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

AllyOops! · 01-15-2005, 03:38 AM

For My Beloved Mineral Loving Glamourinas,

Do you remember my I.D. Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals praise thread of make-uppy love? Well hold on to your Kabuki Brushes! I give you..part deux!

We were in the middle of merry mineral cosmetic glee when we decided to relocate to somewhere far swankier!

I decided to start a new thread because so many of you were deciding on purchasing the Starter Kit, had already purchased it or previously owned it!

I still haven't watched my DVD that came with my Starter Kit yet, but Girlies, I am LOVIN' my minerals!

They are just too good to be true! They go on like silk, cover like a creme, and feel just like air! They are a dream come true for my skin! They are so light that there is never a line around your jawline, and it never feels like your'e wearing the dreaded foundation "mask". It's the no make-up make-up- which is exactly what I wanted and didn't think existed! I always go bare faced, (except for Smith's Rosebud Salve on my lips. I'm a gloss & balm junkie!) and I wanted something very natural for everyday wear. To perk up my lifeless winter complexion!

Today, I purchased two of the 3 blush clolors they offer. The colors are just so gorgeous! They are sheer, yet pop with color when you apply them to the apples of your cheeks. I purchased Beauty (a velvet rose pink) & Thistle (a warm chocolate ). I also love using Warmth as a blush too, which is actually the Bronzer that came with the Starter Kit! It gives you such a healthy glow, which I love since I give up tanning in the wintertime.

I'm just so excited over this stuff! I know Alisa purchased her minerals!

Have you?

Ponine · 01-15-2005, 08:39 AM

Funny... the gal at my Sephora said that when they get thistle, it sells right out.
I havent even tried my warmth, but then again, I dont need it. I have a good case of roseacea on my cheeks, and that keeps them pretty red.
I've watched my video, I've tested with my brushes...
my opinion? I are horrible at makeup application.

I cant tell when I have enough, I cant seem to cover the red, but when it is on, I do like the feel.

My only actual complaint about the product itself, is that thesalesclerk didnt warn me how easlily it would rub off.
I find myself leaving makeup on my sleeves, the shoulder of someone who insisted on hugging me... Is there a way I can avoid this?

Has anyone tried their eyeliner, or lip colors? I just kept right on using my Clinque for those.

My skin is pleased that I am not scrubbing off foundation everyday now. I wish I could say that the boards talked me into my purchase, but I was reffered by someone else.

MerryPrankster · 01-15-2005, 03:27 PM

Yay...the Bare Escentuals thread, Part Deux! Oh Ally, you sound like you've got the application mastered.

I definitely need to sit down with my collection and practice, practice, practice!

I've acquired a few more things online:

The instructional DVD from eBay - thanks to Alisa's suggestion.

Items from Face, etc:

Body Minerals Kit (Kabuki brush and bag)

Multi-tasking Minerals - Warm radiance

Lipstick Lovers Autumn Palette (To answer Ponine's question about the lipcolors; this is a case with an assortment of shades along with a brush.
When I looked at it I didn't think I would like it. But the color applied to my lips very easily with the brush. It feels soft and moisturizing. It looks lighter and natural, not chalky and heavy.)

Loose blush - Beauty (Same shade as Ally!)

Makeup Planner Book

Clear Radiance

Tapered (angled) Blush Brush

I made an investment in this stuff because I figure at the age of 42 it's time for me to finally learn how to use some makeup.

Any advice and suggestions would be welcome and much appreciated!

Over at http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61009 you can see all the shades they carry in the loose blush. There are eight different shades, but every shade is sold out!

Check out this link at www.faceetc.com:

http://www.faceetc.com/products/?mod...ls-Loose+Blush*

They have five shades of loose blush in stock including Thistle.

Alisa · 01-16-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

I'm just so excited over this stuff! I know Alisa purchased her minerals!

You know I did!!!! But, I need the starter kit!!! I can't find it anywhere in my color. They were sold out at the Sephora store and sephora.com. I may have to try QVC or the HSN, I forget which one sells it.

I am in love with Bare Minerals!! There is no mask, just nice perfect even coverage!! i need more...must have more!!!!!

AllyOops! · 01-18-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I am in love with Bare Minerals!! There is no mask, just nice perfect even coverage!! i need more...must have more!!!!!

ME TOO! I am crazy in love obsessed with Bare Minerals!!

It's like the skin I've dreamt of having my entire life is inside of those little jars! It's absolutely magical!

I've been away for a few days & totally underpacked!

I carry my Minerals with me in my cosmetic bag, thankfully! I was in flourescent light (Ally skin enemy number one

) and applied my Minerals. Presto! I had FLOURESCENT FRIENDLY SKIN!!

It's just so amazing!

More reasons to love Minerals: I carry my trusty DuWop Venom Lipgloss in Firethorn with me, but needed something a little more deeper on my lips. I took my jar of Thistle blush and dabbed a little of the Minerals on my lips, topping it with Mor Lip Nectar in Sorbet (I was going to use Smith's Rosebud Lipbalm but wanted a little more shine). Abracadabra- a brand new new lipgloss shade!

I could babble all day about this stuff. I'm truly in love!

Merry Prankster~ I had no idea there were more blush colors! Must..purchase..more..

Thank you!

Ponine~ I am so in agreement with you! Isn't it the best thing not to be able to scrub foundation off every day? My skin thanks me, too! I never thought I'd know that feeling!

Thank God for Bare Minerals!

Alisa · 01-18-2005, 05:57 PM

I just found out one of my friends bought the Goddess kit. i'm going over tomorrow so we can play dress-up!!

i can't find the Complexion Perfection kit anywhere!!! I have to wait until after Hawaii anyways. hmm....maybe I'll try looking in Hawaii. I can't wait to try the eyeshadows.

Disneyphile · 01-18-2005, 06:04 PM

I haven't had time to try Bare Minerals yet. Does anyone know if it covers well for those of us with rosacea? My cheeks are horrible - scaly and red. My current foundation covers them, but it's just so thick, which makes them even more scaly and red.

Ponine · 01-19-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I haven't had time to try Bare Minerals yet. Does anyone know if it covers well for those of us with rosacea? My cheeks are horrible - scaly and red. My current foundation covers them, but it's just so thick, which makes them even more scaly and red.

OKay.. here I am to answer that. I am not a walking commercial, I am not in love... HOWEVER...
it works.

Being a skeptic, I had the gal in Sephora do my face for me. The gal pal with me thought it was lovely.
It does cover my red cheeks... but its not as.... concealing as liquid concealer. What wierd is that it does cover the red as long as I dont touch it. Which I am always doing.
I am so concious of my red cheeks... and I hate them. Let me ask my cube neighbor.. yeah, she says I dont have red cheeks today. (rofl)

Anyway.. yes, it covers the red. You have to learn how to not put too much on, but otherwise... it works. I am blending two colors to get the right color too.

BarTopDancer · 02-27-2005, 05:48 PM

After spending close to 24 hours with Allybell, I broke down and purchased the I.D. Bare Essentials Complexion Perfection kit in Fairly Light/ Light which happens to be the same shade as dear Allybell.

Will play with it after I get more than 3 hours of sleep.

Alisa · 02-28-2005, 12:47 AM

You're in the cult now, just wait til you hear about the fun things we do with our Kabuki brush!!

01-15-2005, 03:38 AM	#1
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	I.D. Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals, Part Deux! For My Beloved Mineral Loving Glamourinas, Do you remember my I.D. Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals praise thread of make-uppy love? Well hold on to your Kabuki Brushes! I give you..part deux! We were in the middle of merry mineral cosmetic glee when we decided to relocate to somewhere far swankier! I decided to start a new thread because so many of you were deciding on purchasing the Starter Kit, had already purchased it or previously owned it! I still haven't watched my DVD that came with my Starter Kit yet, but Girlies, I am LOVIN' my minerals! They are just too good to be true! They go on like silk, cover like a creme, and feel just like air! They are a dream come true for my skin! They are so light that there is never a line around your jawline, and it never feels like your'e wearing the dreaded foundation "mask". It's the no make-up make-up- which is exactly what I wanted and didn't think existed! I always go bare faced, (except for Smith's Rosebud Salve on my lips. I'm a gloss & balm junkie!) and I wanted something very natural for everyday wear. To perk up my lifeless winter complexion! Today, I purchased two of the 3 blush clolors they offer. The colors are just so gorgeous! They are sheer, yet pop with color when you apply them to the apples of your cheeks. I purchased Beauty (a velvet rose pink) & Thistle (a warm chocolate ). I also love using Warmth as a blush too, which is actually the Bronzer that came with the Starter Kit! It gives you such a healthy glow, which I love since I give up tanning in the wintertime. I'm just so excited over this stuff! I know Alisa purchased her minerals! Have you?
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01-15-2005, 08:39 AM	#2
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Funny... the gal at my Sephora said that when they get thistle, it sells right out. I havent even tried my warmth, but then again, I dont need it. I have a good case of roseacea on my cheeks, and that keeps them pretty red. I've watched my video, I've tested with my brushes... my opinion? I are horrible at makeup application. I cant tell when I have enough, I cant seem to cover the red, but when it is on, I do like the feel. My only actual complaint about the product itself, is that thesalesclerk didnt warn me how easlily it would rub off. I find myself leaving makeup on my sleeves, the shoulder of someone who insisted on hugging me... Is there a way I can avoid this? Has anyone tried their eyeliner, or lip colors? I just kept right on using my Clinque for those. My skin is pleased that I am not scrubbing off foundation everyday now. I wish I could say that the boards talked me into my purchase, but I was reffered by someone else.
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01-15-2005, 03:27 PM	#3
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	Yay...the Bare Escentuals thread, Part Deux! Oh Ally, you sound like you've got the application mastered. I definitely need to sit down with my collection and practice, practice, practice! I've acquired a few more things online: The instructional DVD from eBay - thanks to Alisa's suggestion. Items from Face, etc: Body Minerals Kit (Kabuki brush and bag) Multi-tasking Minerals - Warm radiance Lipstick Lovers Autumn Palette (To answer Ponine's question about the lipcolors; this is a case with an assortment of shades along with a brush. When I looked at it I didn't think I would like it. But the color applied to my lips very easily with the brush. It feels soft and moisturizing. It looks lighter and natural, not chalky and heavy.) Loose blush - Beauty (Same shade as Ally!) Makeup Planner Book Clear Radiance Tapered (angled) Blush Brush I made an investment in this stuff because I figure at the age of 42 it's time for me to finally learn how to use some makeup. Any advice and suggestions would be welcome and much appreciated! Over at http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61009 you can see all the shades they carry in the loose blush. There are eight different shades, but every shade is sold out! Check out this link at www.faceetc.com: http://www.faceetc.com/products/?mod...ls-Loose+Blush* They have five shades of loose blush in stock including Thistle. __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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01-18-2005, 05:57 PM	#6
Alisa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 35	I just found out one of my friends bought the Goddess kit. i'm going over tomorrow so we can play dress-up!! i can't find the Complexion Perfection kit anywhere!!! I have to wait until after Hawaii anyways. hmm....maybe I'll try looking in Hawaii. I can't wait to try the eyeshadows.
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01-18-2005, 06:04 PM	#7
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I haven't had time to try Bare Minerals yet. Does anyone know if it covers well for those of us with rosacea? My cheeks are horrible - scaly and red. My current foundation covers them, but it's just so thick, which makes them even more scaly and red.
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02-27-2005, 05:48 PM	#9
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	After spending close to 24 hours with Allybell, I broke down and purchased the I.D. Bare Essentials Complexion Perfection kit in Fairly Light/ Light which happens to be the same shade as dear Allybell. Will play with it after I get more than 3 hours of sleep. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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02-28-2005, 12:47 AM	#10
Alisa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 35	You're in the cult now, just wait til you hear about the fun things we do with our Kabuki brush!!
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