I.D. Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals, Part Deux! - Page 2

dsnylndmom · 02-28-2005, 08:44 AM

Just the confirmation email from Sephora, my Bare Escentuals kit has been shipped!!

LSPoorEeyorick · 09-07-2006, 07:21 AM

OK, I'm dredging up a really old thread here... but...

Is anybody still using Bare Minerals? How's it doin' for you? Any tips for a new user? Like... is it really noncomedogenic?

Snowflake · 09-07-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

OK, I'm dredging up a really old thread here... but...

Is anybody still using Bare Minerals? How's it doin' for you? Any tips for a new user? Like... is it really noncomedogenic?

Well, I think I'm in the minority, I don't care for it all that much. I find it takes a lot to cover, it does not wear well and am I the only person who hates all the 9000 little jars you have to have and have to turn over to see what colr/type/item you have in hand? I do love the brushes. Not to mention with all the swirling, tapping and blending, more product gets all over the bathroom sink than on my face.

My roomie swears by Philosphy products, but I hate those too. I would not mind if thing were IDd with something remotely recognizable at 6am when I am bleary-eyed in the bathroom washing my face, but to me, "Hope in a Jar" "When Hope is Not Enough" or "Help me" does not translate to moisturizer (or whatever the hell it is). I don't think washing my face needs to be so complicated and hard at after 40!

But hey, it's just me. I still love Rachel Perry products for cleansing and for make up, Borghese colors are to die for, not cheap, but then neither is Bare Minerals.

BarTopDancer · 09-07-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

OK, I'm dredging up a really old thread here... but...

Is anybody still using Bare Minerals? How's it doin' for you? Any tips for a new user? Like... is it really noncomedogenic?

I do it. I love it. Go to Sephora (or ULTA) and buy the starter kit. It will come with everything you need (brushes, 2 foundations, and an instructional DVD). It's an incredibaly good deal. Watch the DVD before you try to apply anything.

I don't find it messy as I only peel back a tiny bit of the paper over the holes. I also don't have a lot of jars so identifying which is which isn't difficult for me. I love how it wears and covers and my break-outs are near gone. I have bought the eyebrow kit as well as some additional blushes. I do not like the warmth that comes with the starter kit, it looks horrible with my complexion. So I gave it away (it was open) and sold the other foundation that I didn't use on ebay.

A little really does go a long way, it lasts so much longer than regular make-up.

The wonderful thing about Sephora, besides their huge display, is that if you don't like it they will take it back.

I really recommend it H.

MickeyD · 09-09-2006, 12:25 PM

I've been using Bare Minerals for a little over a year now and it works well for me.

I mostly only use the foundation though, not the warmth & mineral veil that came with the starter kit, although I do wear the mineral veil sometimes during the summer because it cuts down on "shine."

My skin is prone to break outs, and I haven't had any problems using Bare Minerals, so I guess it is non-comedeogenic.

I don't know why, but I've never had a problem with it being messy, so I can't really speak to that.....

Overall, I really recommend it.

katiesue · 09-07-2006, 10:23 AM

I like it, but honestly I don't use it all that much. Only special occasions. What I do like is that I can't feel it on my skin. Liquids make me bonkers all day long because I can feel it and want to rub it all of.

I do agree with Snowflake that it can be messy, but since I'm not a daily user it's not such a big deal for me.

Not Afraid · 09-07-2006, 02:11 PM

I don't like the mess of it nor do I like the way it wears on me. I have another "moneral" powder/base I got at Nordstrom's called "Cover FX" that is a pressed version of a mineral powder and it goes on smoothly and lightly. I've gotten to the point where I rarely wear more than lipstick and sunscreen lately and when I do wear more makeup, I'm usually doing it on the run. So, this brand works well for travel and is less messy.

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MickeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mooby's Posts: 488	I've been using Bare Minerals for a little over a year now and it works well for me. I mostly only use the foundation though, not the warmth & mineral veil that came with the starter kit, although I do wear the mineral veil sometimes during the summer because it cuts down on "shine." My skin is prone to break outs, and I haven't had any problems using Bare Minerals, so I guess it is non-comedeogenic. I don't know why, but I've never had a problem with it being messy, so I can't really speak to that..... Overall, I really recommend it. __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I like it, but honestly I don't use it all that much. Only special occasions. What I do like is that I can't feel it on my skin. Liquids make me bonkers all day long because I can feel it and want to rub it all of. I do agree with Snowflake that it can be messy, but since I'm not a daily user it's not such a big deal for me. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I don't like the mess of it nor do I like the way it wears on me. I have another "moneral" powder/base I got at Nordstrom's called "Cover FX" that is a pressed version of a mineral powder and it goes on smoothly and lightly. I've gotten to the point where I rarely wear more than lipstick and sunscreen lately and when I do wear more makeup, I'm usually doing it on the run. So, this brand works well for travel and is less messy.
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