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Oh my god, you got another mineral makeup addict over here! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I like Bare Escentuals because I love the coverage. The multitasking bisque is just a dream. It covers just perfectly, as if you never had that certain blemish in the first place. The only thing about it that peeves me is the bismuth oxychloride content which makes my face itchy when it heats up. So sometimes, I alternate my foundation use with Pure Luxe's, which is great, too. I plan to try alot of mineral makeup brands to check out who among them's the best.

For now, nothing can beat bisque! I love it! It's sooooo great, people look at me as if I have no makeup on and compliment me on how my skin looks. Take note, the skin, not the makeup - that's such a good thing! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If ever you have problems with undereye circles, Bare Minerals Well-Rested is an absolute savior. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Overall, I like the finish that mineral makeups give me. Very natural, air-brush like feel. Almost Keira Knightley-ish, and she claims she has severe acne! Cool <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

me too! i use pureluxe and BE! love the flawless light finish

Yes, Fair is not available in the kit. And Yes, it is dark for being called light. I can only wear it in the summer if I have gotten some sun. I have found that Youngblood mineral powder foundation in the color Pearl is the color that suits me best for the rest of the year (also the lightest they have available). I still use the mineral veil over the youngblood foundation. Youngblood has a rice powder equivalent to the mineral viel that is less drying. I have used that too. I find the mineral veil kinda drying. I bought a $5 sampler from Youngblood with all the palest colors, a blush, and the rice setting powder. So that was nice, I could see which one was right before buying because you can't return them. I cannot stress enough the importance of using the right tools in applying powder foundations. Its either the kabuki style for full coverage or a large loose brush for light coverage or don't even bother. Oh, and you have to moisturize like crazy unless its super humid. I have to say that I like the minerals for summer or when my skin is not dry. I like the Amazing Cosmetics concealer and setting powder for the rest of the year. That is, for foundation. For everything else, eyeshades, blushes, highlighters, I love the Bare Minerals powders and stuff.

Tell me about this Pure Luxe stuff... I like coverage baby!

By the way, I am majoring in economics and I am obsessed with makeup, and hair, eerie....

Is beautynomics your site?

Best,
G

I have been a big fan of Bare Escentuals for a long time. However, I tried a different line recently and I love it. It is called Everyday Minerals and you order it online. It is less expensive and you can even order free samples. I ordered the starter kit which came with 2 bases, 1 concealer, a brush, blush, and a powder for $28. Their website is www.everydayminerals.com.

I would like to know how the mineral makeup devotees deal with dry skin, or if that is even a problem for them.

I have thought that mineral powder foundations and finishing powders are a little drying on my skin. I wonder if that happens to others? Maybe I am wrong to blame the makeup when it is the weather that is the real culprit.

Please share your experiences and or remedies. I love the mineral makeup but sometimes it is frustrating when it seems to cause or aggrevate dry skin. What to do?

Thank you Bellas

G

Hi G! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I own Beautynomics and wow, are we similar! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Pure Luxe is actually a good alternative of Bare Escentuals, as well as other brands such as Alima ( which I'm going to try next ). Actually, it's a wild jungle out there for Mineral makeup. You'd get surprised! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

By the way, if mineral makeup makes dry skin look worse, I suggest applying tinted moisturizer or h eavily moisturizing it first. My mom has dry skin , and she applies Nu Skin tinted moisturizer before applying mineral makeup, which works great !:)

[color:"blue"] Ok. Here's my story.

I saw the infomercial on TV. And I'd been looking for a makeup that wouldn't make me breakout because my skin is sensitive.

I was switching from this to that. And I thought I had a mild to moderate acne problem. I didn't realize that it was the store brand makeup that was a BIG part of my problem.

So I bought Proactive and special creams to clear up my skin. Proactive just dried my out and I still an acne problem.

I tried the stuff on TV and it made my skin itch. (I found out later, that it was the Bismuth, that probably made me itch, I guess it can do that to a lot of people.) Not to mention, it's REALLY expensive!!

So I searched for something that wouldn't make me itch & was a little better for my budget.

That's when I found "Elegant Minerals Makeup" using the yahoo search engine.

It was a real find! I'd give them a 10! Because the price is right, they send everything really fast. I don't break out anymore, and it doesn't make my face itch like the other stuff.

Their eye shadow collection is really nice too.

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Hi ya'll, I just HAD to chime in! [Rhonda: is that your precious baby basset there? Good Lord what a honey!] I am of German/Hispanic origin and have olive skin. I never had a blemish in my life 'til I hit my mid-30's. What a nightmare...I tried the Bare Escentuals and love it love it love it. The eyeshadows are the best blending shadows I've ever used. If you use too much of the base or concealer, it WILL accentuate any lines. You have to experiment with it and accept the fact that it just doesn't take very much at all to do the job. And don't forget: makeup is designed to CONCEAL and HELP hide your flaws, not make them completely go away. My husband and I ride motorcycles a lot (well, I ride on the back) and we live in GA where it's scalding hot in the summer. I was certain when I first started using the bare escentuals that our first hot summer ride was going to show the makeup's weaknesses - boy was I wrong. I looked great when we got to the destination AND when I got home, I could not believe it. And their lipsticks and liner and glosses...I just love their whole line and use nothing else.
Fire

Hi all I am a newbie but i been using JaneIredale mineral make up and I love it
It doesn't look like you have wearing lots of make up
It give very natural looks
and they only sell through Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists and Esthician

I like a foundation and Goldmine (they have all different color and has 24karat gold in it ) I use as a eye shadows
and cheek
you can check this website http://www.bestskinshop.com

Thanks
<a href="http://www.bestskinshop.com" target="_blank">Jovanna</a>