I.D. Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals, Part Deux!

[dsnylndmom]

With all these rave reviews I have GOT to try it!! I'm almost out of my Nars, just a taaddd bit left, so I know what i'll be buying next!!

[AllyOops!]

I'm so glad you ladies are loving your minerals! I've been using them for a few months now & I'm hoplessly addicted. It's the only make-up I'll let touch my face!

Claire~ the Blushes & All Over Colors are beautiful and so rich in color! High pigmentation is such a big deal for me! Goobery, huh? I think that the colors that I use would look lovely on you! I use Thistle & Beauty in the blushes, and Warmth, Glee, and Clear Radiance in the All Over Color.

Clear Radiance is absolutly amazing! It gives you such a dewy, fresh faced glow! I make it part of my everyday routine. I dust it lightly on the apples of my cheeks and eyelids.

The DVD is lots of fun and very informative- but beware! You'll find yourself
spending more $$ on minerals when you see all the gorgeous colors they use on the models. I know I did!

I had no idea there was a Problem Skin kit! I've looked everywhere and have yet to find it! However, this might be a good thing since I shopped 'til I dropped at Mario Badescu online. I'm so excited to try his skincare!

[Claire]

The problem skin kit is the MD stuff....more facial cleanser, etc. I can't remember what was in it. The kit is listed on the back page of the book that came in the box my starter kit came in, so look there! I'm just going to order it through BE over the phone...probably in a few minutes, since I have a major growth on my cheek!

I watched the DVD yesterday, and Leslie is older than she looks online and in the book!!! It was okay....it was nice to know I was doing it right.

[Kim]

I've really wanted to try this for a few months but have some questions that I couldn't get answered at the Bare Minerals website. How long will the starter kit last? How quick do you go through it? I read Ponine's (I think it was Ponine) post that said it was coming off even when she hugged somebody. Then Claire said that hers stayed on. Does it come off easily? My 4 y/o is always hugging and touching my face. I don't want anything that's going to come off everytime she touches me. TIA for the help girls!

[AllyOops!]

Hi Kim!

I've had my Complexion Perfection Kit for almost a month and a 1/2 now, and I have tons left in my little jars! You'll find that you use so little of the Minerals, and it really lasts and lasts. And the jars inside of the kit aren't even the full size jars! I bought a full-size jar of All Over Color in Glee, and I was like, Holy Cow! This good stuff will last n' last!

I haven't had any trouble at all with my Minerals rubbing off of me, also! And I have oily/combination skin (mostly oily! ) In fact, when I was in the emergency room a few weeks ago, my minerals lasted through an allergic reaction to an intravenous drug (and my subsequent wonky behavior that followed) Cat Scannin', and sleep. When I was released the next day, my minerals were still INTACT. Amazing! One of the slogans touting Bare Minerals is Makeup so pure you can sleep in it! I'm big ol' stickler for always washing my face before I go to bed, but Bare Minerals does live up to its slogan. You can sleep in it!

It's the no make-uppy make-up. Trust me, you'll absolutely love it!

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by Kim

I've really wanted to try this for a few months but have some questions that I couldn't get answered at the Bare Minerals website. How long will the starter kit last? How quick do you go through it? I read Ponine's (I think it was Ponine) post that said it was coming off even when she hugged somebody. Then Claire said that hers stayed on. Does it come off easily? My 4 y/o is always hugging and touching my face. I don't want anything that's going to come off everytime she touches me. TIA for the help girls!

Lord knows what I said... I do notice that it rubs off. But I'm a big face toucher. I need to learn to break that habit.
Though, I have noticed that it also all depends on how much I put on, AND, wether or not I use the Mineral Veil.
That seems to 'set' the Bare M, and it doenst appear on tissues or fingers as much.

[Kim]

Ok, thanks Ally and Ponine. I'm going to try it. I've been wanting to for a while and you guys just squashed my fears. Thanks!

[Claire]

I'm also a face-toucher.....and the stuff stays put. When I use liquid foundation (everyday of my life for about the last fifteen years.....), no matter how great the quality--Lancome and Smashbox--the stuff always wipes off and doesn't last the day. Now that I'm subbing a full day of school, I notice that I don't look like crap by 1 p.m! Usually, I'd be re-touching by that time of day, but the bare minerals stuff sticks! I'll do a like dusting of mineral veil while I'm at work to take the shine off, or use my Sephora oil sucker-upper sheets, and I'm looking like I just put on make-up. It's really the most amazing thing!

I've only had mine for a week, exactly a week, but the jars look the same....like I haven't used any. Most times, a $30+ bottle of foundation will last me about five months to the day. The bare minerals jars are $25 apiece (I haven't seen the size of the full-size jars--cool! I'm glad they're not so small!), and I'm guessing they'll last me about the same length of time....plus if you buy the starter kit, you get two shades, all the brushes you'll need, and the warmth. The warmth you can mix into your foundation if you have more color in your skin in the spring and summer, plus there are other colors you can buy if warmth isn't your thing.

I can't recommend the starter kit enough. Definitely worth the $60, just for the brushes!