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Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:31 pm  |
Hi everyone,
i wanna try mineral make up, any recommendation? is bare essentuals good? i wanna try, but EDS only ship within US 
any brand will ship internationally?
i did a search on internet and find the brands like Lily Lolo, Afterglow, Youngblood, any comments on these?
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:04 am |
| BE is quite good - but really pricey I think. Also gives a bit of a shine which I quite like but some don't. Lily Lolo also quite nice and cheaper. I really like Lumieness/ Lumierre - can't remember it's name now! It's cheap, huge range of colours and different finishes and they send samples. Lauress also nice. Loads of these companies will send samples and this is probably best way forward as you can then see how they sit on your skin. |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:59 am |
| I've used both Pur Minerals (powder) and NCN's (liquid with DMAE and MSM). I prefer the look of the liquid - it is more of a poreless finish - but it is a more transparent finish and now that I am on Obagi - I find I need more coverage and Pur Minerals provides that. When I am finished Obagi - I hope to be able to use the NCN Mineral Makeup only. I have used both together, and it is very effective. |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:19 am |
| I have used Lumiere as well as Signature minerals and like them better than BE. They don't have the bismuth compound and don't cause me to itch. I think they cover better and I always had very visible pores with BE that are not so bad with the others. Be sure to get good brushes! |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:10 am |
I switch back and forth between Monave and Lumiere. On days when I need more coverage I use Monave. Both offer samples although Monave's selection isn't nearly as large as Lumiere's. And I believe they both ship internationally.
I can't use BE at all because of the itch factor - drives me crazy but only during the summer months. And it's too shiny for me. Monave is matte and Lumiere has several forumlations from matte to slightly glowy.
There are several MMU brands out there that are actually Monave resellers. I believe Lumiere was at one time. I have gotten into the habit of asking the owners before I place an order if they are resellers of Monave. |
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blonde, blue eyes, fair, normal/dry skin, 53 |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:06 pm |
I really love MMU as a foundation but it does take a while to find the right one.
While many like BE, it is more $$ and does contain Bismuth O. that can cause itchiness.
I am currently using Lumiere. She has free shipping to US and Canada with minimum $10.00 order. She ships international also.
I use Jenulence for heavier coverage.
There is lots of companies that offer sample kits at reasonable prices.
Two forums that talk about MMU that are helpful.
www.mineralmakeupmania.com (delphi forums)
alsowww.makeuptalk.com
go to the Mineral makeup section; there is sticky with a list of sites for MMU. Also a sticky with samples and current sales.
Both talk about everybody favorites and you will see some companies mentioned often.
I recently ordered samples fromwww.aubreynicole.com. She has FREE shipping until September 30 including international; no minimum. Good time to try some samples if her company appeals to you. All the discount codes on her home page. |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:09 pm |
Hi,
I've used BE and also find them a bit too shiney but love Jane Iredale - which is so so much easier to use than BE.
Good luck - it's worth finding the right minerals and your skin will love you for it! |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:45 pm |
the only MMU i've tried is the Laura Mercier, but I think it's very good.
I always think MMU works better on combination skin than on dry skin |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:53 pm |
autumn95 - Thanks for the aubrey nicole web info. I have been looking for eye makeup with silk powder in it and I loved the shades. I also ordered the full coverage foundation, emu oil and eye makeup brush. Thanks again  |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:42 pm |
I have used alot, started with Jane Iredale, tried drugstore (Physicians formula isn't bad) and liked BE for years and now I like Laura Mercier and next I am trying Coverfx, who's counter I just interviewed with for manager at Nordies. I am 46 with dry skin.  |
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Blessings~ deb (certified life coach) |
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Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:27 pm |
I've been using LilyLolo for almost a year. As with any of these things, you try and be sure you aren't wasting your money... all I can say is I feel mine was well spent.
People have comment alot, how 'perfect' my skin looks, and in actual fact it's shocking :/ so I think it works well 
It hasn't dried my skin out, as I thought these powder only mineral make-ups might. And it doesnt clog up with skin-oil or cream concealer etc.
I'm always on the lookout for something to 'treat' my problematic skin... so it might be I try something new, now I've found this forum, but for now LilyLolo is my #1.
Good luck x |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:06 am |
I'm interested in MMU but still do a search in google. It's tons of mineral makeup brand. I'm really confused.  |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:16 am |
I forgot to say... I found LilyLolo through a recommendation from Janey Lee Grace (Radio co-presenter on BBC Radio 2 - amoungst other things).
She's also a good source for information on all things natural. |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:49 am |
thanks all for the information and recommendations!!
with all the info, i believe i have to spend much time to shop around, this is so good to know that many companies are offering samples so that i can try before ordering the full size
thanks again  |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:24 pm |
| I second the vote for Pur Minerals. The only place I've ever seen it is an ULTA. |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:28 pm |
| What kind of skin do you have? Its easier to rec that way as some are better for oily skin and some for dry. |
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:24 am |
| Sakura...I tend to have normal to dry skin. Definitely drier in the winter so I tend to use my liquid foundations more in the winter. I also have BE. I like it too, but it settles around the pores and somehow emphasizes them. I once asked the salesgirl in the ULTA store, which foundation she used, since she has the opportunity to try all of them. Her skin was beautiful and creamy. She told me she used PurMinerals...so that sold me. By the way, the U in Pur has two dots over it, but I ya can't type that in! |
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havana8
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:53 am |
That's interesting to know, Mountaingirl. It does give a pretty flawless finish. It's also available on their website and, in Canada, on TSC. There are way more foundation colours available on their website than TSC though...
http://www.purminerals.com/
http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/ |
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:24 am |
| havana 8...do you use Pur? Ok...thanks...I went to the website and now I want to buy a blush. Do you recommend one? The colors all look very deep. I got a pale pink that came with my start up kit. I like it a lot, but not quite enough color. |
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:38 am |
| I've just ordered samples from JLynne and Aubrey Nicole (looking forward to trying the AN pressed minerals when they're released). |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:11 am |
hi sakura,
i have combination-dry skin, i have been using Bobbi Brown liquid foundation (the oil free one) and actually think that is quite OK
i don't know whether this is my skin condition, the foundation or my skill, my face just turn "yellow" after a few hours i put the foundation on |
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Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:45 pm |
For normal-dry skin I would rec Lumiere Fairly Flawless, Mineral Boutique with vitamin E, Barefaced Mineral Velvet Plush. They have squalene or vitamin e blended it to make it less drying.
If you want to stick to liquid Lumiere, Monave, MAD Minerals and Mineral Basics have liquid versions. |
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:28 pm |
thanks sakura,
will take a look at those brands you recommended! |
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donna.devlin
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:42 am |
The Pur Mineral 4 in 1 foundation pan is amazing. I have reddish/roseca skin and it covers all the broken blood vessels. Many of my friends have tried this product and love it.
$25.50 and it lasts 4 or 5 months. I wear it everyday and the Zinc is a natural sunscreen. I don't get burned and I don't break out.
I have gone to bed without cleansing and this is the only makeup in the world that will not break me out if I do so. |
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:44 pm |
The only mineral cosmetic I still use on a regular basis is the BE Mineral Veil. It's fabulous and just gives me a nice soft matte finish after I put on my foundation.
I found that most mineral foundations just did not give me enough coverage, or I was just too lazy to work with all that swirling and buffing nonsense. But I will stick with the Mineral Veil as my finisher no matter what foundation I use. |
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