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Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:35 pm

I'm a new Bare Minerals user and after only a few short days, I must say I love the products. It took two applications to get the hang of it. I watched the video. Tried the tips suggested using the mineral veil to buff and the warmth to contour. I'm satisfied I'll never go back to liquids again. I've been a long time user of L'Oreal, Clinique and Revlon foundations and powders. Over the years my skin has become more difficult, dry and dull. In these later years I've turned to making my own skin care products, using essential oils and natural oils, waxes and butters. It has helped tremendously, yet there was still the issue of makeup. I never needed a lot, but it all looked so unreal. Too thick, Too dry, Too oily. Anything but natural.
I'm considering additional products. I have questions concerning which product to use as a light blush. I am fair, light hair and lean toward a warmer color palette. Would BE Clear Radiance do the trick, or should I go with BE Glee Blush? I'm leaning toward Cleear Radiance as less is usually better for me.
The suggestions in this forum are great. I'm so glad I found this site. Thanks in advance everyone. Smile

Jen

Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:09 pm

probably clear radiance to start
Sephora in the malls has BE too
Where do u live/location
im in nj so i go to the Short Hills Mall for my fix of BE

Kathy

Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:32 pm

Thanks, kmcgrath. I'm leaning toward the Clear
Radiance or the True. I live in New Orleans, LA. Purchased online on the Bare Minerals web site to start and may check out QVC and this site Essential Day Spa for additional products.
Strange thoughts, my sister and I were just discussing the feasibility of opening a Day Spa here. We're about 20 miles south of the city. She is a hairdresser and I make bath, body and massage products. I recently discovered this forum and it's full of knowledge about products I had no idea were out there. Great folks too.
jen

free skin care · Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:35 pm

I have clear radiance too, and it is a great colour. I fond it really adds a healthy glow, but sometimes I still want a blush colour. I just started using Sorbet, and I have to say it is a great colour. If you can sample it somehow, I would recommmend it. It is a really nice glowing pink colour that matches the actual rosey-ness of my cheeks before I put on foundation. It's my new fav!! Very Happy

Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:04 pm

Thanks, faith. Sorbet does look very delicate in the Winter 2005 catalog. I'm still looking for a local seller here. So far I can only purchase online. I've found 2 local day spas that advertise selling soon, but not soon enough. I wonder if I open my own place, how I could become a reseller? Something to look into??
Jen

Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:12 am

The Clear Radiance is a nice product but it will not give you the same color a blush will. This is something that I can use all over my face to give it a glow - and particularly over the blush I'm wearing. I'd actually suggest that you get a proper blush if you are pale. I haven't used the BE blushes though (I'm a Jane Iredale girl Very Happy

) so I cannot recommend one as I am not familiar with the shades.

Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:14 am

I love Clear Radiance too but I wouldn't call it a blush as such. It only imparts a hint of pink but gives you a wonderful glow. What is your colouring like Jen? BE have a great array of blushers, My favorites are thistle and Golden Gate.

free skin care · Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:22 am

jen1929 wrote:

Thanks, faith. Sorbet does look very delicate in the Winter 2005 catalog. I'm still looking for a local seller here. So far I can only purchase online. I've found 2 local day spas that advertise selling soon, but not soon enough. I wonder if I open my own place, how I could become a reseller? Something to look into??
Jen

I don't know what to suggest...there are many sellers on Ebay that do samples. Maybe you could email some and ask them if they do special orders?? I have found some sellers that will... Smile

Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:26 pm

Mabsy, yes it seems I'll need to choose a blush if I want the specific cheek color. Typically I wear Rose/Pinks shades, but toned down. Now I am using L'Oreal Cameo powder blush which is just about the closest shade to Glee.
Faith, that's a good suggestion to try E-Bay. I had not even thought of it yet. And I'd hate to pay shipping to return anything!!
Catnip, my coloring is fair to just slightly medium with reddish undertones. I burn very easliy and have red patches on my neck, arms and chest from autoimmune reavtive sensitivites. There are a few scattered freckles, sun and age spots. Overall, my face is dry except on the chin. And if I don't use a good cleansing and weekly exfoliation routine, my skin can appear dull and lifeless. I never use soap, although I make my own along with toner, exfoliants and body sprays. One must be very careful of handmade products and preservatives, therefore I do not make or sell lotions, creams, moisturizers, etc.
I think I've talked myself into Wink

buying the Glee and the True. Glee for evening wear and mix the two for daytime. They'll probable last forever.

free skin care · Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:06 pm

hi, i find that it is to shimmery for me.. im not a big fan of shimmer on my face all the time.. i have a few lines and wrikles and it tends to find them and go to sleep... Cool

BUT if you have nice skin and want to glow/ shimmer.. its great. ALITTLE GOES ALONG WAY ! it might not look like it, but keep rolling that brush around and it blends in beautifully. LUVZ IT

luvz all my BE products.. carful with the rever upper

it has g acid in it.. sensitve skin might burn for a sec... and if your using any renova type products DO NOT USE REVER UPPER... Brick wall

OUCH !!!! have a good one

lassie 1234

free skin care · Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:35 pm

Hi there!

I'm a recent convert to BE myself, and I just love the stuff.

If you want a really good idea of what various blush shades look like, go to www.beaddicts.com There are some fantastic close-up photos of blushers to give you a more accurate idea of shades.

I'm a cool-toned girl myself, so I lean toward pinky/mauve/violet shades, but I hear that Sorbet, Golden Gate, & Thistle are very nice natural warm tones. Have fun! Very Happy

Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:22 am

Thanks for the tips Lassie1234 and cheezwiz. I can already see this will be a fun experience. I have not been this excited about "makeup" since I was in my 20s. Just checked out the Pure Luxe Cosmetics site, ordered some eye color samples and with the help of many new friends, I think I'm going to love having fun with skin care and makep again. Rather than it just being such a bore and a chore. Wish me luck everyone!

free skin care · Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:15 am

I can HIGHLY recommend Ebay seller “Birdy2U” (aka: Melissa). She’s very nice and very knowledgeable! Here’s the link to her Ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Birds-Nest. In addition to selling all things Bare Escentuals, including full sizes or generously-sized samples of every shade of blush, eyeshadow and foundation that you can possibly imagine, Melissa has also created her very own mineral makeup line called “Mystic Minerals.” You can email her and tell her what your coloring is, she can recommend the perfect shade of blush or foundation to suit your coloring....

free skin care · Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:20 am

P.S.

jen1929 wrote:

In these later years I've turned to making my own skin care products, using essential oils and natural oils, waxes and butters.

Hey Jen –

Welcome to the ‘family’ Smile

– you sound like a girl after my own heart! Since I joined EDS last fall, I’ve begun fooling around, making my own skincare products, too. If you haven’t already done so, you should take a look at the “~~~~ DIY Skincare Recipes ~~~~” sticky thread (in the Skincare Forum) and share some of your recipes with us!!

Carrie

free skin care · Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:58 am

it is like a new toy for me.. im 48 for gosh sakes Shhh

but its new to us (me and my friend) and we are just playing and mixing the colors... im home all day (disabled back) and dont work... this has been 11 yrs now. i found a new toy to play with Razz

its called BE !!! now we are into good brushes. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A GOOD BRUSH FOR FACE MINERALS hmm

why

it holds in the minerals better and you can use your powder better and longer.. if you dont have instructions...... here is a tip Shhh

make sure you DIP YOUR BRUSH, TAP ALL POWDER OFF THEN SWRIL IT IT THE CAP AND TAP AGAIN. REPEAT THE STEPS. Wink

if not you will look like a ghost. im having a hard time only using a little.. and i tell every one Rolling Eyes

A LITTLE GOES ALONG WAY Exclamation

and it does... but i still will keep trying something or another.. i guess thats what i call playing and learning..it seems like a frickin art

any way....... have fun with it. and dont forget QVC TONIGHT AND TOMORROW.. have a good one

lassie 1234

free skin care · Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:03 am

jen1929 wrote:

Thanks for the tips Lassie1234 and cheezwiz. I can already see this will be a fun experience. I have not been this excited about "makeup" since I was in my 20s. Just checked out the Pure Luxe Cosmetics site, ordered some eye color samples and with the help of many new friends, I think I'm going to love having fun with skin care and makep again. Rather than it just being such a bore and a chore. Wish me luck everyone!

Hi there! Do write up some reviews of your eyeshadow samples when you get them. (I'm dying to try some of the Pure Luxe stuff!!)

Like you, I feel like I'm a young teenager again just experimenting with make-up. Minerals are so much fun to mix and play with. My skin has also improved tremendously since starting on them. I was pretty jaded about cosmetics, but these boards have definitely gotten me excited. Sadly my wallet is suffering big-time. Sad

Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:46 am

oooh I love True - its so pretty. If you find its too shimmery for you, just keep buffing it in. I haven't tried Glee but it looks a lovely colour - hope you like them both!

free skin care · Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:06 am

the BE flawless brush is killin my face !! the tips are poking me and making my cheeks red.. and they are already red to begin with.. anyone watch QVC BE SHOW ? whatcha get ? i got the 3 brown eyeshadows and the bisque w/ brush. NOW, im going shopping on EDS using my winners voucher Very Happy

lassie 1234

free skin care · Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:28 am

How are you going on with the Bisque, I find mine doesn't really cover anything so I'm using it as a face powder. How much does it cover for you?
Am glad that the BE is working for you Very Happy

free skin care · Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:19 pm

hi, i didnt get my bisque yet. i wanted it to help conceal my red in my cheeks..gosh im worried now... what type of brush did you use Question

have a good one

lassie 1234

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