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Mineral foundations....is there a difference?
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water nymph
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Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:27 pm      Reply with quote
Hi everyone, I am thinking of getting a mineral foundation but not sure which to go for.Bare escentuals, glo minerals, JI or sheer cover? Any advice you can offer? Thanks Smile
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Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:44 pm      Reply with quote
I'd go for one that doesn't contain bismuth, which can make your skin itchy. I love Aromaleigh, and many people on MUA seem to like Cory and Geografx as well.
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Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:48 pm      Reply with quote
Hi water nymph wave

I started out with Bare Escentuals mainly because they offer a starter pack (called Bare Basics Foundation Kit) which contains everything you need (foundation, warmth, mineral veil and brush) plus a video on how to apply it. You can get that right here on EDS and its not too expensive either. Or you could get it from QVC and that way you could get your money back if you didn't like it. But some people find it drying and that it accentuates their pores. Personally my gripe is that it can make me look a little orange if I'm not careful.

I'm now moving on the JI because of all the great reviews of it on here and also because I'm fed up having to mix up two shades of BE to get the right colour for my skin.

Good luck with whatever you choose Very Happy
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:34 am      Reply with quote
I started out with BE and liked it but I never did appreciate the pearly finish it gives, which meant that I had to use a finishing powder on top. I've moved on the Jane Iredale pressed base, which gives me a more natural and less shiny look. Love it!
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 11:58 am      Reply with quote
Where can you buy JL online?

are there samples that you can purchase?
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:13 pm      Reply with quote
I have only tried Bare Escentuals, which dries my skin too much. I'm considering testing out Glominerals next.Smile
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:22 pm      Reply with quote
aprilha wrote:
Where can you buy JL online?

are there samples that you can purchase?

I ordered some samples from this website. Great way to try out the JI bases without having to purchase the full size products. Smile
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:33 pm      Reply with quote
thanks toe

i am asian with yellow undertone...
any idea where to start ... out of the vast selection available, i have no idea where i belong to...

warm? neutral?
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:05 pm      Reply with quote
Well i got some BE foundation from a friend whos the same skintone as me and to be honest i'm not impressed.It doesn't seem to cover much and leaves my skin feeling dry.I've gone back to using my clinique natural skin but thinking of trying Jane Iredale,just not sure what color to get.I'm pale with freckles and red hair.Any ideas on colors? Smile
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Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:11 pm      Reply with quote
Do you know whether your skin has yellow or pink undertones, Waternymph?
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Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:03 am      Reply with quote
I was just about to order a be starter pack, but is it worth waiting until i go to the states later this year when i can get the jane iredale.
Should I spend my money on something else?
Can you still use the bisque as a regular concealer on blemishes?
And could I still use the multi radiance with my regular make-up.
I currently use Mac studio fix which I love, so if I am going to get JI anyway do I need to bother with BE.
Any sgestions would be great
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Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:13 am      Reply with quote
rosebud wrote:
I was just about to order a be starter pack, but is it worth waiting until i go to the states later this year when i can get the jane iredale.
Should I spend my money on something else?
Can you still use the bisque as a regular concealer on blemishes?
And could I still use the multi radiance with my regular make-up.
I currently use Mac studio fix which I love, so if I am going to get JI anyway do I need to bother with BE.
Any sgestions would be great


Hi there! I just recently picked up the *bisque* multi-tasking minerals (2, actually!) and absolutely *yes* you can successfully use it around the eye area and on blemishes and discolourations. I have some pigmentation that drives me nuts - and it covers it *beautifully*....I also use it for dark circles with great results...(underneath decleor hydrotenseur)..I am going to pick up the JI circle delete though...I can't resist..
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