Bare Escentials Novice mistake!

BarTopDancer · 03-08-2005, 10:39 PM

So I followed the videos and my make-up looked great that day and the next. The 3rd day I went to put on warmth and it looked like I spend 4 hours under tanning lights. I re-did and got the same effects. Then yesterday and today it looks like I am not wearing any make-up, like I didn't apply it right.

Help?

AllyOops! · 03-09-2005, 12:50 AM

I just got your message tonight! I'm here to the rescue!! (Although I'm sure you'll get lots of friendly tips besides just mine!)

Here's how I use Warmth (because it is a very tricky mineral!)

First, I use the i.d. BareMinerals Retractable Brush. It's much like the Flawless Application Brush (which is included in your kit), except it comes in a nifty silver tube perfect for your cosmetic bag or handbag.

When I open the jar of Warmth, I dip my brush inside just a teensy bit, and then tap the excess minerals off into the jar lid. Then, leaving just the smallest amount on my brush, I blow! The BRUSH!!

Once I've softly blown the excess minerals off of my brush, I'm ready to apply! I swirl it softly onto the apples of my cheeks for a sunny glow, and then quickly dust it across the bridge of my nose. That part is the most tricky- just a skoche too much, and my nose is glowing- not alá St. Barts, but rather alá Rudolph.

I also like to use Warmth as a contour below my cheekbones. You can apply Warmth a little more liberally in that case, but it's still best to use just a speckle. That's all I ever use!

My favorite combo is Warmth partnered up with Clear Radiance! Clear Radiance is a Multi-Tasking Mineral that appears as a baby pink shimmer in the jar, but once applied looks dewy & incandescent. Your skin just glistens! I sweep that across the apples of my cheeks, the bridge of my nose & eyelids, sometimes dipping my finger into mix it with my lipbalm. It really softens the look of Warmth, and I find it's much more user friendly, as well as more friendly to all skin tones.

Whew! I hope I helped!

I provided links for the Retractable Brush & Clear Radiance.

i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals
Flawless Application Retractable Face Brush

I'm sure you look just gorgeous, BarTopDancer, and you'lll be glowing in no time!

Claire · 03-09-2005, 07:59 AM

I can't use Warmth. The barest amount (get it? barest?) makes me look weird and gold. It's my skin tone....I need more pink because I'm an olive-tone.

Glee looks like more of my color. But Warmth isn't for everyone, I think.

BarTopDancer · 03-09-2005, 09:13 AM

Thank you AllyBell and Claire!!!!!!!

It sounds like I was using too much and applying it wrong. D'oH! I'll try applying it to the apples of my cheeks (where are those?

). Of course you can just show me on Saturday.

AllyOops! · 03-10-2005, 04:42 PM

You're welcome!

Smile, BarTopDancer!

See the part of your cheeks that puffs up? Those are your "apples". Even better?

<-- this little fella has glowing "apples".

One tip I forgot to share! I apply Warmth before applying my Mineral Veil (I believe this is also how Leslie applies Warmth on the Intructional DVD.) It makes such a difference! This way, it gives you a natural, sunkissed look rather then a shiny, faux glow.

I apply my foundation in Light, dust Warmth lightly across the apples of my cheeks and the bridge of my nose (sometimes, I sweep a little across my chin) and then set with Mineral Veil. Next, I like to use Glee as a blush. Claire, you'll love Glee! It's a warm, mocha rose shade & I absolutely love that it looks much like the color your cheeks radiate when your are naturally happy.

Clear Radiance is also a friendly-for-all-tones shade. I cannot recommend that product enough!

Not Afraid · 03-10-2005, 05:00 PM

You know, Ally, if you're wearing Light, what the heck would I wear? Do they have a shade called Ghost? I just realized that. I don't want to look tan. I avoid tanning like the plague!

Anyways, sorry to interrupt BTD's thread, but I had to spew.

BarTopDancer · 03-10-2005, 05:32 PM

NA, I they make fairly light which is just right for my skin tone (and I've gotten pretty dang pale (almost transparent) since the last time you saw me). I think light would work on you. Light would make me look like I had a summer glow. They also have differnet shades of light with different undertones.

03-08-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Bare Escentials Novice mistake! So I followed the videos and my make-up looked great that day and the next. The 3rd day I went to put on warmth and it looked like I spend 4 hours under tanning lights. I re-did and got the same effects. Then yesterday and today it looks like I am not wearing any make-up, like I didn't apply it right. Help? __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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03-09-2005, 12:50 AM	#2
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	I just got your message tonight! I'm here to the rescue!! (Although I'm sure you'll get lots of friendly tips besides just mine!) Here's how I use Warmth (because it is a very tricky mineral!) First, I use the i.d. BareMinerals Retractable Brush. It's much like the Flawless Application Brush (which is included in your kit), except it comes in a nifty silver tube perfect for your cosmetic bag or handbag. When I open the jar of Warmth, I dip my brush inside just a teensy bit, and then tap the excess minerals off into the jar lid. Then, leaving just the smallest amount on my brush, I blow! The BRUSH!! Once I've softly blown the excess minerals off of my brush, I'm ready to apply! I swirl it softly onto the apples of my cheeks for a sunny glow, and then quickly dust it across the bridge of my nose. That part is the most tricky- just a skoche too much, and my nose is glowing- not alá St. Barts, but rather alá Rudolph. I also like to use Warmth as a contour below my cheekbones. You can apply Warmth a little more liberally in that case, but it's still best to use just a speckle. That's all I ever use! My favorite combo is Warmth partnered up with Clear Radiance! Clear Radiance is a Multi-Tasking Mineral that appears as a baby pink shimmer in the jar, but once applied looks dewy & incandescent. Your skin just glistens! I sweep that across the apples of my cheeks, the bridge of my nose & eyelids, sometimes dipping my finger into mix it with my lipbalm. It really softens the look of Warmth, and I find it's much more user friendly, as well as more friendly to all skin tones. Whew! I hope I helped! I provided links for the Retractable Brush & Clear Radiance. i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals Flawless Application Retractable Face Brush I'm sure you look just gorgeous, BarTopDancer, and you'lll be glowing in no time! Last edited by AllyOops! : 03-09-2005 at 12:59 AM. Reason: Hi! my name is Ally! And I'm addicted to exclamation points!
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03-09-2005, 07:59 AM	#3
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	I can't use Warmth. The barest amount (get it? barest?) makes me look weird and gold. It's my skin tone....I need more pink because I'm an olive-tone. Glee looks like more of my color. But Warmth isn't for everyone, I think. __________________ Miles: It tastes like the back of a fing L.A. school bus. Now they probably didn't de-stem, hoping for some semblance of concentration, crushed it up with leaves and mice, and then wound up with this rancid tar and turpentine bull**. Fin' Raid. Jack: Tastes pretty good to me.
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03-09-2005, 09:13 AM	#4
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Thank you AllyBell and Claire!!!!!!! It sounds like I was using too much and applying it wrong. D'oH! I'll try applying it to the apples of my cheeks (where are those? ). Of course you can just show me on Saturday. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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03-10-2005, 04:42 PM	#5
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	You're welcome! Smile, BarTopDancer! See the part of your cheeks that puffs up? Those are your "apples". Even better? <-- this little fella has glowing "apples". One tip I forgot to share! I apply Warmth before applying my Mineral Veil (I believe this is also how Leslie applies Warmth on the Intructional DVD.) It makes such a difference! This way, it gives you a natural, sunkissed look rather then a shiny, faux glow. I apply my foundation in Light, dust Warmth lightly across the apples of my cheeks and the bridge of my nose (sometimes, I sweep a little across my chin) and then set with Mineral Veil. Next, I like to use Glee as a blush. Claire, you'll love Glee! It's a warm, mocha rose shade & I absolutely love that it looks much like the color your cheeks radiate when your are naturally happy. Clear Radiance is also a friendly-for-all-tones shade. I cannot recommend that product enough!
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03-10-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You know, Ally, if you're wearing Light, what the heck would I wear? Do they have a shade called Ghost? I just realized that. I don't want to look tan. I avoid tanning like the plague! Anyways, sorry to interrupt BTD's thread, but I had to spew.
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03-10-2005, 05:32 PM	#7
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	NA, I they make fairly light which is just right for my skin tone (and I've gotten pretty dang pale (almost transparent) since the last time you saw me). I think light would work on you. Light would make me look like I had a summer glow. They also have differnet shades of light with different undertones. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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