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

Kim · 02-10-2005, 05:10 PM

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 · 02-10-2005, 06:43 PM

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!

Ponine · 02-10-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Claire

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

I agree with this completely. I was shopping with a gf when I bought my starter kit, and she bought piece meal... she's already spent almost twice what I did to get the same products.

I think that the product really has to sell itself. I say go into a Sephora, or like store, and have them use the product on your face, walk around for an hour or two and make your decision.
Thats what I did. It was hard for me to decide sight unseen.
I mostly needed something to cover my red, that wouldnt be tough to wash off.

Kim · 02-11-2005, 10:18 PM

Ok. I ordered the Flawless Coverage Club Kit with bareVitamins today. Now I can't wait to get it! Thanks for everyone's help and input!

AllyOops! · 02-18-2005, 03:50 AM

Yay! Your'e welcome!

Please, please, pretty please make sure to post your experience with your new Minerals as soon as you receive your kit & try them! I'm so excited for you!! You're gonna love them!

~A~

Kim · 02-23-2005, 10:10 PM

Ok, I got it in the mail on Friday and spent the weekend playing with it. We went to SF on Valentine's Day and went to the Bare Minerals store and I had them show me how to put it on so when I got it, I had an idea of what I was doing. I was shocked at the warmth when I first saw how dark it was and that she was going to put it on me. Once she got the makeup on, I loved it.

The first time I put it on, I used too much. I'm amazed at how little it takes for the amount of coverage you get. I think I have it down pretty good now. And I love, love, love it. I'm loving how my skin is clearing up by not using the gunky foundation I had been using. It's been pouring down rain here and I'm not having a problem with the makeup coming off. I love how light it feels on the skin.

I thought the DVD helped a lot with reminding you what to do and how to do it and offered some great tips. It does make me want more products though.
Having looked through the catalog and visiting the store, there is definitely a price difference between the two. There were a lot more bargains (things sold in groupings for a better price) than what the catalog offered. I really want to head back to the city to shop again.

I'm really pleased with the purchase and how this is actually living up to what it said it could do.

AllyOops! · 02-23-2005, 11:06 PM

Good for you, Kim!

I am in complete agreement with everything that you said. I feel the same way, too!

I'm almost due for a new jar of Mineral Veil & and foundation in Light. It's amazing how well it matches my skin tone! Instead, I bought just a little jar of eyeliner in Coffee Bean. I have a few more weeks to go until I'm in the desperation stages.

I love, love, LOVE Warmth! How fantastic is that stuff? I use it as a blush & dust it across my nose for a healthy glow. I don't tan during the winter months, so the Warmth gives me a jolt of color where I really need it most. I absolutely love Warmth.

Enjoy! I'm so happy for you!

Your Sister In Minerals,

~Ally~

02-10-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
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02-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#2
Claire Shagilicious Disneyland!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fulfilling my destiny..... Posts: 740	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! __________________ 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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02-11-2005, 10:18 PM	#4
Kim A disney nut no more Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 60	Ok. I ordered the Flawless Coverage Club Kit with bareVitamins today. Now I can't wait to get it! Thanks for everyone's help and input!
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02-18-2005, 03:50 AM	#5
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Yay! Your'e welcome! Please, please, pretty please make sure to post your experience with your new Minerals as soon as you receive your kit & try them! I'm so excited for you!! You're gonna love them! ~A~
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02-23-2005, 10:10 PM	#6
Kim A disney nut no more Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 60	Ok, I got it in the mail on Friday and spent the weekend playing with it. We went to SF on Valentine's Day and went to the Bare Minerals store and I had them show me how to put it on so when I got it, I had an idea of what I was doing. I was shocked at the warmth when I first saw how dark it was and that she was going to put it on me. Once she got the makeup on, I loved it. The first time I put it on, I used too much. I'm amazed at how little it takes for the amount of coverage you get. I think I have it down pretty good now. And I love, love, love it. I'm loving how my skin is clearing up by not using the gunky foundation I had been using. It's been pouring down rain here and I'm not having a problem with the makeup coming off. I love how light it feels on the skin. I thought the DVD helped a lot with reminding you what to do and how to do it and offered some great tips. It does make me want more products though. Having looked through the catalog and visiting the store, there is definitely a price difference between the two. There were a lot more bargains (things sold in groupings for a better price) than what the catalog offered. I really want to head back to the city to shop again. I'm really pleased with the purchase and how this is actually living up to what it said it could do.
	Submit to Quotes

02-23-2005, 11:06 PM	#7
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Good for you, Kim! I am in complete agreement with everything that you said. I feel the same way, too! I'm almost due for a new jar of Mineral Veil & and foundation in Light. It's amazing how well it matches my skin tone! Instead, I bought just a little jar of eyeliner in Coffee Bean. I have a few more weeks to go until I'm in the desperation stages. I love, love, LOVE Warmth! How fantastic is that stuff? I use it as a blush & dust it across my nose for a healthy glow. I don't tan during the winter months, so the Warmth gives me a jolt of color where I really need it most. I absolutely love Warmth. Enjoy! I'm so happy for you! Your Sister In Minerals, ~Ally~
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