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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Mar. ~ 2005 May: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals (ARCHIVES): Archive through April 21, 2005 users admin

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Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Also sneaking in as quietly as possible...

Froggiegirl621: I've been very pleased by Paula's Choice skincare line & her books. She also has a cosmetics line but I've never tried any of those products since I'd prefer to see the makeup in person before buying it.

Slipping back into the shadows...

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Calamity ~ THANK YOU!!! I took a peek at the website and I'm going to order the Natural Finish Oil-Absorbing Makeup...it's inexpensive enough that I'd be stupid not to try it. How is her skincare line? Anything you recommend?

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I love Paula TOO!! You still have to do what's best for you, but I do use the advise of cetaphil cleanser, and I stopped buying the Estee Lauder brand, I think L'Oreal is owned by the same company... but again, I became a BE convert when they covered my 'dark' spots!

She also has a book on hair care products, its really confusing the shampoo one is a very drying agent... I always have to read her book, it all makes my head spin!!

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Temporarily interrupting this thread...

Froggiegirl: Oh, you're welcome and I hope that makeup works out well for you. And congrats on your nuptials, btw!

I have sensitive skin with mild rosacea. Most of the products & prescriptions I've tried over the years were either way too harsh or simply ineffective. And some were both. Very frustrating. But none of the products I've tried from Paula's Choice have ever irritated me and, even better, they've actually made a huge difference in the appearance & feel of my complexion. And compared to the previous line I used, Paula's Choice is a lot more reasonably priced (although it's more expensive than your average drug store brand). Do I sound like a commercial, lol? I don't mean to. I know all too well that what works for one person might not for another.

Anyway, I especially like her Skin Lightening Lotion, the Super Anti-Oxidant Concentrate, and the Skin Relief treatment. The sun block is good too. I use my own cleanser.

I'd also recommend her books, especially The Beauty Bible. She does a great job explaining about skin care and product ingredients, as well as exposing a lot of the false claims made by the beauty industry. It really appealed to both the girly and geeky sides of me, lol.

Okay, I'm out of here, sorry for going off topic!

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Reader - I've been using Cetaphil for about a month now and I love it. My face feels so clean and it removes every trace of makeup! It's my new favorite facewash!

Calamity - I ordered the makeup today so I'll have to let you know what I think of it when it arrives. I may order a few of her travel sized products to try it out. A lot of it is on sale for $3.97! Can't beat that! Thanks again!


Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Landi,

You do know that you can send QVC products back as long as its within 30 days, right? I'm most interested in the medium wearable brown; I've got some shades very similar to the dark and the light -- but I'm not bidding YET! LOL

I tried mojave magic airwhipped foundation once -- used to love their luminizing moisturizer since it gave me a bit of color -- but I absolutely felt like a clown with it on! And this was the "lightweight" foundation. (I sent it back for a full refund) I really wish I liked MM better because they're more my colors (earthtones whereas BE tends to do a lot of pinks), and it's a bit cheaper. However, the MM endurance lip color was HORRIBLY drying to my lips (even w/ the "chapstick" end of it being used), and the "natural" powder is way too dark for me.

Soooo---guess I'm "stuck" with BE -- isn't that just a shame! LOL

Azriel
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 2:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What is MM?

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Az! I bet "MM" was a typo and that she meant to say "MK" as in MaryKay.

The only "MM" I can come up with is Mickey Mouse (who I just adore...LOL!)

Okay BE/BM fans - I went to QVC and bought a lot of the make up goodies. Some are on the Wait List, which is fine with me. I felt like I got some good deals because some included the brushes or the combo selections gave me nice choices as well. ie: cheek and eye colors

I'll be back with my report as soon as I receive my new make up and I'll betcha it'll be a glowing report...lol.


Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think MM is for Mojave Magic, which I believe is also sold in QVC or at least was at one time.

Can't wait to hear your report Eggie!


Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Egbok, if you know where there is an "Ulta" store near you, they also sell BE, and that's where've I've gone to get a good look at eye and cheek colors. I still havent found a blush that I want to pay for yet!!

(PS I also thought of you, in the Disney Thread I mentioned there was a Travel Channel show on DisneyLAND!!)

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Reader, the Ulta site doesn't list BE, at all. I'm wondering if it has to do with you being lucky and having the store you go to carry it!

Thekid has worn BE for the last 3 days and says she'll never go back to her old stuff!! Whoohoo!! Another convert!!

I ended up buying the browns on QVC. <sniff, sniff>I was outbid at eBay!!:-)

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Friday, April 15, 2005 - 8:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yup -- MM =Mojave Magic. :-)

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK... You all know I have really sensitive skin... have to be careful I don't have a chemical reaction to it. So I go to Sephora first thing Saturday morning. The place is packed, I finally get someone to help me with the BE... I bought the starter kit and some lip gloss. LOVE IT!!!

It feels great... like I have nothing on. It covers my little red cheeks and the warmth... what can I say about warmth??? LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

Did I say I love it???

Another convert.........

Kstme
Member

08-14-2000

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Faery...GOOD GOING!! You can't go wrong with BE!:-)

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hee,hee -- have fun -- there are whole worlds of color out there to explore! :-)

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didnt know Ulta had a website!! All the ones I've been to in IL have BE, in fact their add even had one of those eye kits listed!! (I didnt check the ads this week!)....

Glad you found us Faerygdds! I'm even surprised at how long it lasts on my face/eyes!!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am so torn and confused. It doesn't seem like it is covering like it first did. I do love that it totally hides my rosacea, but I defintely do not have a flaw less look.


Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
annie, i'd go back to sephora, you don't have a lot of the products, and they could probably show you something you may be doing wrong.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, now would be a good time to go there cause I won't be able to have any impulse purchases since my accounts are frozen!

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Frozen??? wth did I miss???

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Someone used my account number to make some new checks for themselves. I have been reported to the national check service as a 'risk'. Everything has been frozen while this all gets sorted out. I am not out any money, but I am having to send letters to all the merchants that I wrote checks to (that were returned). Until everyone has their money and the fraud letters, my name won't be cleared.

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OMG! Tex I am SO sorry... the money is SO not the issue... it's the HASSLE!



Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, and yep. It's been a huge hassle and very frustrating.

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 3:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I bought some Giorgio Armani foundation about 10 days ago and I LOVE it. It's the best foundation I've ever used...even better than the Chanel stuff.

Jhezzie
Member

07-05-2001

Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 4:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just love this Ebay store for BE:http://stores.ebay.com/Nothing-But-Good-Things
Try the six-pack sampler. I'm getting ready to order, just can't decide on colors, lol.