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The TVClubHouse: General Discussion ARCHIVES: 2006 Mar. ~ 2006 May: Buyers Banter: Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals (ARCHIVES): Archive through July 28, 2005 users admin

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Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 5:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i suggest the beginning base kit. this gives you two face colors to blend with, a dvd that teaches you how to put it on, and all of the brushes you need. if you have QVC bare escentuals/bare minerals is on today!
QVC Show Times – Thurs July 7th:

5:00am – 7:00am EST

11:00am – 1:00pm EST

7:00pm – 9:00pm EST

if you don't make it in time to watch. here is the url http://www.bareminerals.com/

ask any questions. there is always someone to answer here!



Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 5:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
It sounds complicated. Is it? I'm a pretty wash-and-go girl.

No QVC up here in Canada, I don't think.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 5:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Yankee, Bobbie Brown and Lancome make a wonderful tinted moisturizer. You could just use that instead of your regular moisturzier. Prescriptives Tracless foundation and powder are wonderful too. All very sheer.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
it is swirl/tap/buff and that's all there is to it! swirl the brush into the minerals, tap it on the side of the lid/buff onto face. that's all there is to it. it isn't difficult at all.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 6:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I already use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, but I find a daytime moisturizer makes me too oily in the summer. I just want something that evens me out and isn't oily for times when I need to go to a work function or something -- I don't wear face makeup most times.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
yankee, it is so easy, holly has been using it for over a year! it is so much easier than trying to use concealer and foundation and powder.

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
I've never worn much makeup and I always believed that I was missing some essential girlie gene, because I was so inept at applying makeup. I've also always had trouble getting the right color of foundation. Nothing ever looked natural and 'flawless' on me.

The BE is so easy to apply and it only takes me a few minutes. The starting kit comes with a DVD that explains the application. You can easily have a pretty, natural look with the basic kit. I worried about the color matching, but the medium kit is probably going to match you unless you have really light skin like a red-hair with ivory skin or you have a great tan already.

If you have the money I'd suggest the basic kit, one blush and the eyeliner. I like pinks and browns for eye shadow and I just used the warmth and the blush as eyeshadow. The good thing about the BE is you can use any product anywhere on your face. You can even dip a regular lip balm stick lightly into the blush and put it on your lips as lipstick.

I live in Singapore where it's hot and humid and regular foundation just ran off my face, but the BE has been fantastic. I think the mineral veil really helps set the makeup, so it stands up to the heat and moisture better. I've gotten so many compliments since I've been using the makeup. It really has been a boost for me. I feel like I've found and activated my girlie gene. :-)

QVC is having BE shows throughout the night tonight. You should check the shows out if you are interested. They give you a lot of tips on the shows.

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Yankee, QVC ships to Canada and you can see the TV show live on the internet if you go to

QVC.com

and click on the red WATCH QVCTV LIVE on the left hand side of the page.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Make sure to get the bisque for cover up. The foundation and mineral veil give you gorgeous coverage and you don't feel like you're wearing anything! The bisque can go over or under the foundation and helps minimize acne, freckles, dark circles, ANTYHING!

I usually go:
1. Bisque under eyes and on eyelids (because mine always look a bit red)
2. Foundation
3. Mineral veil
4. Touch of blush
5. Eyeliner (wet for a darker line)
6. "Tan lines" or "In the buff" eyeshadow over entire eye lid for a natural look. (for the "fancy" look, I put on a light base then use a darker color in the crease & on the lid. If you use any of the "darker" colors-- go EASY! It only takes about a pinhead's worth to cover everything!)
7. Mascara.

Takes about 5 minutes, and I look natural, well-rested and healthy.

Have FUN! This makeup is SOOOO easy -- and I have NEVER (in 3 years) had any lines at all. That is what makes it so different from other makeup.

My only word of caution would be -- don't use too much. Because it feels so light, most people tend to put too much on the first time around. :-)

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 07, 2005 - 11:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Thanks, everyone. Since I can't hold it or feel it before I potentially buy it, how would I know my color? Maybe I should just wait until I have a free afternoon in a Sephora in the U.S....? (I'm in California next week, but won't have a spare second, unfortunately)

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, July 08, 2005 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Yankee-- if you go to the QVC web site, they show you models w/ their foundation colors -- then you can match the one who is closest to you. Honestly, these colors are so forgiving, that even if you're a shade off, you'll never know. I normally use light #2 because I have golden undertones, but in the summer I mix it w/4.53 (tan) that is MUCH darker to give me some color. It still looks natural and doesn't leave a line.

Here's the link to the QVC page (or as close as I could get). It will show you a list of items. Choose the foundation that comes with the brush (NOT the kabuki brush)and click it. Then at the bottom of the "blurb" there is a link that shows the women w/each color.

http://urlsnip.com/369842

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fabnsab a private message Print Post    
OK, so I had a job interview scheduled for monday so I ran to Sephora on sunday, tried the Bare Minerals and bought the $60 starter kit that has 2 foundations, warmth, and mineral veil plus three brushes. I thought that was a good deal.

I will officially say that you all were so right. I do not wear makeup. I hate the stuff. I have already worn this twice this week. I never felt like I had makeup on. It covered all my blemishes and my redness. I keep looking in the mirror. My next purchase is the bisque. I didn't want to get it till I knew I would like it.

btw, I got the job so this stuff will get used alot!

For those of you who haven't tried it yet- be prepared because when you do, you'll buy it and want to buy more!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I tried it on my hand at a Sephora in Santa Monica a few weeks ago -- but it seemed so ... messy to deal with. Am I wrong? My dh and I are super-clean-freaks (him more than me), so having powder all over the bathroom just wouldn't do! Is this silly?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
It is messy, but i use a small bowl to help contain it somewhat.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
Yankee. I don't think it is silly. I ordered 2 of the products over 2 years ago. I didn't like the mess so didn't use the product.

However, after reading this thread, I thought I would give it another try. Last week I purchased the radiance. The product is good, but, again, I don't like the clean up.

I find it to be messy and not good to take when I travel.

It's a huge improvement, though, over the original mineral make-up, Indian Earth (from the 70's, early 80's). I used to work for that company so received the product for free. That was in a clay jar and very dark. You wouldn't believe the mess that created.

eta: just read your post Texannie. i was thinking of trying that.



Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I remember Indian Earth! You were supposed to use that cork as the applicator....no one we all looked like we have racing stripes! LOL

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Maybe this was answered already, but to save me some searching, what stores (other than sephora) sells Bare Minerals?

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
It was ridiculous. I used to use a powder puff and put the stuff in a plastic bag.

My sister and niece loved the stuff though. It was at the time when people used to bake in the sun for hours. This was supposed to give a natural tan/glow. I found it to be too dark because it was hard to use just use a little. Yet, the company really tried to show that blondes, fair-skinned types could use the product as well. So, they hired a lot of blondes to demonstrate the product in department stores.







Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
What shade is good for a redhead that has a lot of red/pink skin tones? Very fair, but also very pink?

Do they have the green stuff that neutralizes the red?

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
are you guys tapping it back into the lids? are you putting way too much product into the lid to begin with? i don't have a mess, and am wondering what you guys are doing wrong to have one.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
Landi, I've been really careful. The rose radiance that I received last week came with an angled brush. The brush seems too big for the jar (.03oz jar). However, IIRC, I've had the same problem with a smaller brush. I leave the white plastic sticker that covers the holes in the jar. I barely peel back the sticker so just a few holes are exposed.

Still messy. The product, itself, I like. The application is hard because I can't seem to get the right amount on the brush. I think using a bowl would handle that problem. I tend to only use the products when I have more time to do make-up.

Can't figure out how you don't get powder residue on the counter.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
Julie, I can't help you with the shades. However, I know they don't use green stuff (I know what you are talking about though).

From what I've read in this thread, however, it seems to have worked for many people to cover the red spots.



Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Julie,

If you go to QVC and search for BE foundation, they will show you various models w/ the tones. There are 2 or 3 light shades w/ a pink undertone. The only one I know to tell you to avoid is #2 Light -- because that's what I use because it has a golden undertone.

I don't have any mess (and I have a white vanity, so it would show up) -- but I use very small amounts (barely touch the bruch to the makeup -- no big "dips") and always, always, always "wipe down" my sink & vanity w/a wet wipe after my morning preparations (more for toothpaste than anything). I have spilled BE a couple of times -- but then I was more distraught at not getting to use it than the mess! LOL

One tip that I've tried -- if I have a blush or mineral shade that came in a small pot (not big enough for the brush), I "recycle" my foundation pots -- either use the lid only or just dump the small pot into the big one! The angled brush is smaller than the face brushes, but it is a bit too big for the eyeshadow size pots. It took me a while to get any extras (this stuff lasts forever! LOL), but I do go through mineral veil so that's helped.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Oh yes -- and I was going to tell you there is another store in the Galleria Mall in Dallas that carries BE (actually had a MUCH better selection than the Sephora in the same mall), but for the life of me I can't remember what it was! Anyone in Dallas that can help out???

One last thing -- their expandable makeup storage bags are FABULOUS for travel (very compact), but I actually use a "tackle box" for everyday use. LOL I had to take a couple of the various size makeups in my purse to Meijers to make sure the little spots were the right size, but now I just put everything in upside down and voila! easy to see, easy to access and neat and cozy under the sink.

Faerygdds
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08-29-2000

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Faerygdds a private message Print Post    
I don't have the messy problem either, of course I apply in my "Hollywood" mirror in the downstairs bathroom... and over the sink, so after I apply and wash my hands... no mess!