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Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:23 am  |
Well after trying JI, BE, Cory, Pure Luxe, Pure Minerals UK, Youngblood and Sheer Cover I have yet to find my HG of Mineral foundation - if the texture suits me the color is not quite right.  I have managed to get a reasonable foundation by blending several of the samples I have but would love to be able to get one 'off the shelf'. After reading the reviews on Aromaleigh I had a look at the website - got really excited with all the fabulous colors and choice of texture/finish etc then read up the customer service area....to find they don't accept international credit cards only US bank cards and don't ship internationally either. 
Is there anyone on Ebay that sells it?
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:31 am |
Can't help you with the Aromaleigh problem - sorry! Just wanted to sympathise with you. I am still searching for the perfect MMU. I am pretty happy with Pure Luxe but feel the need to keep on searching just in case I find that perfect mineral foundation. I had looked at the Aromaleigh site too, very annoying that they don't ship internationally. Perhaps one of the lovely U.S. members of the forum can help you out  . I notice that Carekate is very generous in helping out forum members with their shopping lists. Perhaps you can PM her. 
I am going to get some Alpha Skincare samples as this seems to be popular on Mineral Make-up Mania. Just need to figure out what colour is the closest match.  |
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Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:38 am |
Hi Toe! 
It's a pain isn't it!!!
Oh well on the bright side its fun looking and getting new samples to try!! 
If I 'discover' any new brands I'll let you know!!!
ETA - Anyone tried Au Courant Minerals? |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:06 am |
Hi Girls -
Let me know how I can help you!!! I love Aromaleigh, order from them all the time, and I'm in the states.
I will gladly send it to you if I can.
I can be Carrie's helper!!! lol
Maria 
Toe - Edited to add - yes, some of the girls really do like ASC foundation. For me, it was a little too heavy (it didn't budge tho!), but the customer service is super and they are really nice. |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:07 pm |
| I always like to help people out..though i am not experienced with how pricing goes with shipping over there...I have found aromaleigh the absolute best so far in mineral makeups, and their foundation selection is amazing to say the least. wearing it right now, and it goes on flawless;) |
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Extremely fair/sensitive skin(mild rosacea)that burns very easy.acne is rare/skin is dry.27 years old. |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:55 am |
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| and their foundation selection is amazing to say the least. |
It is quite extensive, isn't it?
You usually only get offered a selection of cool, neutral or warm colours.
Thanks for the generous offer to help out, Maria & Purpleturtle.
You don't know how hard it can be over here not being able to access all of the MMU companies. Some serious cases of MMU deprivation going on. |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:39 am |
Maria & Purpleturtle - You girls are soooooo lovely to offer!!!
How would it be best to do it? paypal? |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:58 am |
Ok - If the girls are still up for being my 'postie' in the US I'm going to need some help with colors as they are hard to see on the website!
I'm definitely 'Ivory' but what tone? I don't seem to fit exactly their descriptions! I have red hair, blue eyes and VERY pale skin prone to freckles.
Youngblood 'Pearl' is too dark and too yellow, BE 'Fair' and Sheer Cover too dark, Cory Cosmetics "Frosted cream" (warm/yellow undertones) is the best colour match I've found so far but I don't like the finish!
I'm not sure what Aromaleigh colour to go for! I would say anything too pink will look odd on me but anything too 'yellow' makes me look jaundiced! My veins are greeny blue. Oh prescriptives say I'm a 'Blue/Red' but I look best in 'warm clothes'. Please help you Aromaleigh fans - I'm looking at '1Y' '1N' but thinking that '1Y/1L' or '1W/1L' would be the safest bet - are the colours close to the on screen colours? If I get the alabaster I can always blend it lighter! 
Help Please!! |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:55 am |
Here's my 2 cents, Lucia!
Okay, I would order samples of the following:
In the one range - 1y/l
1 Neutral
1 Linen
1 w/l
The Y/L tone seems to work for many, many of the fair-skinned red heads. It is not too yellow at all - quite neutral actually.
You are right on the bean to order Alabaster as well. It does help lighten up a color.
Are you going in Glissade or Voile?
If you wanted to sample blushes, may I suggest Romance at Dusk or Rosewood? They're sooo pretty for fair skins! Champagne is lovely as well. Nectar too if you like peach. Don't get me started, I could go on all day!!!
Once you are done "shopping" you can PM me with your list!
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:30 am |
Thanks Maria!!!
Will have a browse tonight and then PM you!
Thanks so much - what lovely people there are on the EDS Forum!!
I really wanted to get a full size as I dont' want to put you out too much - may get the 1Y/1L full size plus the alabaster and 1W/1L full size as they're such good prices - I can always mix or pass on the one that isn't so good - The other other colors dont' look quite right where as those two look more like they will suit me.
ETA - I'm probably going for Voile - but not sure!!!
Also want the illuminating powder and a small jar of lilas - lilac makes white skin really dreamy! |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:25 pm |
| I use the glissade, due to my dry skin. its just slightly more emmollient, and glides on really nice. I mix the 1c/ivory with the alabaster (which would be the lightest possible mixture), and i look lovely. and yes, white skin looks really good in lilac...i personally love plums and pinks hehe |
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Extremely fair/sensitive skin(mild rosacea)that burns very easy.acne is rare/skin is dry.27 years old. |
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 4:53 am |
Hi Maria - have PM'd you!!
PurpleTurtle - have bought the voile as my skin is combination in 1Y/1L, the alabaster, a illuminating powder and a lilas + a sample of Romace at dusk blush. I know its bit mad but I don't want to put Maria out too much so thought one big order would be fairer as she's been so nice! (Thats my excuse for sp;urging on aromaleigh products and I'm sticking to it!! )
Ohh SO excited!!! |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:05 am |
Did you remember to request your 3 free samples, Lucia?
According to the Aromaleigh website you can order 3 free eyeshadow samples when you place an order. |
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Pale, freckles, oily/combination, dehydrated. Hormonal break-outs. 30s, some fine lines appearing around the eyes. |
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:13 am |
No - Maria has to place the order for me as she has kindly offered to get my goodies for me then send them to me in the UK. I guess she would remember to request any freebies (think she should keep them anyhow as a thankyou!)as she orders from them regularly.
Aren't folk lovely on here?
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:48 am |
Oh Gosh, Lucia!!! I forgot about the three freebies!!!
One thing they do request is that you specify what you want - So go ahead and have yourself a little search on the shadows, pure hues, etc., and let me know the three you want!! I'd never keep them from you, sweetie!!! You would KEEL OVER if you saw the amount of MMU I have floating around here - especially Aromaleigh!!!
Let me know!
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:09 pm |
Lucia,
Did you get my emails? I can't find them in my "sent" box? Let me know....I don't know if something's wrong, but I'm ready to order for you whenever you are!
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:36 am |
I love Aromaleigh, I am still using the samples they sent me a couple of months ago, but that's only because I don't use them everyday. They are very generous too, when you make your selection, they will ask you if you want samples of eye shadows and will send you three, I got a sample of lipstick too.
Goodluck.
msjam |
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Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:39 pm |
Hi Maria - Yes did get your PMs just didn't have access to a PC for a bit!! Have answered now!!!
Oh no - now I'm going to have more choice (samples) - eek - too many nice things to choose from! |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:03 am |
Hi Maria!
Did you get my PM's?
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:52 am |
Lucia
I'm so glad you wrote here.
I was waiting to hear back from you on your three free samples (what colors you wanted) then I was ready to order!!!
(I have a couple of things I'm getting too - what else is new?!)
I haven't rec'd any recent pm's from you. I wonder if there's something up with my computer.
If you want, you can put your three free sample choices here, and I'll order today or tomorrow!
Oh, BTW, my paypal is not set up to take credit cards (including debit), but I remember I had set up a bank transfer account that takes money right out of my bank and sends it to the ebay-seller. Do you have that? I believe they charge a fee to receive payment by credit card.
Just let me know, and I'm ready to go!
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:40 am |
I tried most you have and I had no luck with Aromaleigh. All the products I tried were pigmented too light for me. Now that I will be making my own eyeshadows I am learning a few things and mine will not have fillers in them so they should be richer in appearance.
I do like the idea that they offer different textures of mineral foundations because some don't like BE/shine which mine has in it. I love it but others prefer matte.
Actually I find it interesting that minerals can be that different. Alot has to do with the ingredients that are added or not added.
Sorry they don't ship overseas. Good Luck you may get lucky on Ebay. |
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Blessings~ deb (certified life coach) |
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Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:18 am |
Hi Maria!
That's weird.
Do you mean like BidPay? I've used that before to pay for auctions in the US where the seller doesn't accept Paypal - it sends you a money order. Would that work? I would need your full name and address but you could email that with the invoice ( will PM you my email addy).
As for the eye shadow samples - quite like the look of Aloe, Foxglove and Snow.
What do you think? |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Thu Jul 28, 2005 7:23 am |
I actually don't have those colors, but I often see the girls raving about Foxglove. Hey, they're freebies right? lol!
I'm trying to remember the paypal deal. I think I had sent paypal my bank account information so that when I bid on an item, it would just come right out of my bank account and go to the seller. I'll go back and check my paypal account, but I think I can only accept non-credit card payment....
I'll order for you later today, and let you know the total.
I hope you love everything.
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:54 am |
Maria,
The way BidPay works is that I pay them using my credit card and they charge me a small fee to do this - they then issue an international money order which they post to you - you can take the money order to your bank to cash etc just as if I had written you a cheque! Wouldn't have to use Paypal at all. It obviously takes a while longer but its all guaranteed and signed for. I've used them several times and its been fine.
How does that sound? |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Fri Jul 29, 2005 8:09 am |
Perfect!
I'm off to order you stuff!
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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