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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 6:53 pm
Moxygen, If you check up thread a bit, there are recommendations for "Basics" -- as well as a link to a QVC site where you can see all the foundation colors on actual women so it's easier to match your own skin tone. Well, dang! Upon proofing, I see that part has gone off the boards. Here's my personal recommendation: Foundation w/brush (BRUSHES are hugely important) Mineral Veil w/brush (unbelievably soft!) Bisque w/max. coverage brush(great cover up for dark circles, red spots, etc.) Cheek/eye color combo Mascara (Stuff NEVER runs but washes off w/water) Most eye colors can also be used as eyeliners. I think I only have two "actual" liner colors -- the ones I use are usually shadows or glimmers that I use w/wet liner brush. For the QVC site, click here: http://tinyurl.com/gefcw First -- click on the Powder Foundation Refill Item #A17648 Near the bottom, it says "See Women of Different Skin Tones" -- just click there. To see a number of collections for good prices, check here: http://www.bareminerals.com/kits_bm4.html Personally, I'd get the 2nd one. QVC has an entire Bare Escentuals section -- and any item is returnable within 30 days. Seeka is GREAT! The other thing you might do on ebay is look for samples -- a 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. of any type of BE will give you 15-20 uses. This stuff lasts forever! One final tip -- use TINY amounts! It truly helps to watch one of the QVC shows because Leslie (the CEO) shows exactly how to apply the various products. Many people use WAY too much of this product because it is just NOT like any other name brand. This is especially true w/cheek colors, warmth (or bronzer or faux tan), and dark eye colors. Most of all -- HAVE FUN! 
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Moxygen
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 7:05 pm
Thank you Thank you Thank you, Teach! I've watched the infomercial a half dozen times in the past 5 or so years .. swirl, tap, apply .. blah blah I mentioned it to my DH and he just said "huh" ... guys! They totally don't get the whole make up thing but love it when you get all done up. I was looking around at samples - I know of two people who have BE ebay stores .. I didn't see any foundation samples but seriously thinking about getting a set of 6 eye shadow samples. Just something to play around with. 
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 7:20 pm
You sound just like me. I hated the way foundation felt on my face. I usually only wore blush and mascara. I love the way the BE feels because after I put it on I forget that it is even there. Teach gave some good advice. The collections are a good way to start. I started with just the basic collection and once I saw how easy it was to put and how good it felt, I immediately ordered some more products. The Friendship Collection on QVC would also be a good way to start. It comes with 2 foundations, mascara, eye shadow, lip stick, blush, a booklet with tips on how to use it and some brushes and it's only $54 plus shipping. I got it for my sister for her birthday and she loves it. Most women will wear the medium/medium beige. Unless your skin is really really light or darkly tanned you will probably be safe going with it. I have lighter skin and my sister has more of an olive complexion, but we both wear the medium beige.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 7:28 pm
Well, I just looked at that collection again and doesn't have the mineral veil with it. I think the mineral veil is important, so maybe that wouldn't be a good kit to start with. The mineral veil really reduces the look of large pores and helps make your face look more flawless. I love it.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 1:11 am
Do you have a Sephora near you? They sell it and you can test it out before you buy it.
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Moxygen
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 8:53 pm
I don't have a Sephora near me .... think up in the woods of northern Minnesota (Janelle is from around here ). There is one at the Mall of America and I am thinking about getting down there in the next couple of months. Thank you so much for all of the info, everyone. I knew I could count on you guys for advice! I already told DH that it would be a great present sometime .. I hope he got the hint! Maybe if I get a collection and then order the mineral veil on ebay or something? We'll see! Thanks again!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 12:17 pm
Did you know you can order Sephora online (They have the BEST wrapping!) and even Amazon is selling BE now (through Sephora). We like to make your addiction-to-be easy for ya! 
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 3:31 pm
holly and i went to the BE store today. we got summer bisque (can't live without this!), a body kabuki, shantung and serene eyeshadows and their new eye liner collection! I LOVE BE!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 9:12 pm
Was the eyeliner collection the tigers eye and (green cocoa color that I can't remember)? I got them when they were on QVC and I LOVE them!! The green is very subtle, but they're great fall colors. I just got their two lippies (barely buff and barely berry). They are FANTASTIC! Like a tinted lip balm and sooooo creamy. I wear them constantly and my lips have never felt better!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 9:10 pm
Surely I'm not the only one who has been in BE heaven today? Three big shows on QVC and a FANTASTIC special value of the day. I ordered the Auto-Delivery just to get all the brushes! I soooo wanted that retractable kabuki brush (w/rose gossamer), but couldn't afford it. What did everyone else get?
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 9:15 pm
dang it teach! i didn't even know it was on QVC! why didn't ya warn us!!
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 9:55 pm
AcK! I missed it, too. I usually watch the show online. DARN!!!
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 10:08 pm
Well Teach...surely you were. I was just taking inventory on my BE yesterday and thinking how I could use new stuff. But truth be told, I wouldn't have had time to watch QVC or go online during the day. I hope you got some great stuff!!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 10:15 pm
coco, you can go online anytime with QVC and order from their website. http://www.qvc.com
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 11:21 am
Sorry gals. I didn't realize it, but my TIVO caught it (got a season pass set up). I saw it when I got home last night about 10:00 PM. The 10 piece collection that i got is still available --just not at the "special" price. It's 10 items (3 brushes, 5 new colors, lip gloss and mascara) plus a super-expandable makeup bag. You can get auto-deliver so that you'll get 4 kits over the year -- that's 12 new brushes! Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/y46r9y Even the "non" value of the day price is excellent -- one brush typically costs between $18 and $22 dollars, and the eyeshadows are $13-15 each. Unfortunately, auto delivery isn't available any more. NOTE: There will be more shows on DEC. 5 and DEC. 6!! Set those tivos!
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 7:56 pm
Just another reminder a few days ahead BARE ESCENTUALS on QVC Tue 12/5/2006 1 AM - 3 AM ET 3 PM - 5 PM ET
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, December 04, 2006 - 7:04 pm
WOOHOO! Not only are there shows on tomorrow, my mom just informed me there is a new shop in Grand Rapids (MI) that has both Bare Escentuals and Philosophy!! We are going next week to check things out! Those are my two favorite product lines, and even though I can't afford much, just going to "browse" instead of trying to figure out the colors through online monitors will be a treat!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 6:55 pm
Anyone get anything? I looked a lot, but didn't indulge this time. I actually saw the first BE thing I did NOT like -- those nail polishes! I rarely wear polish anyway, but those were just ugly! LOL
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Crzndeb
Member
07-26-2004
| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 2:20 pm
If you have an ULTA store near you, they also carry BE....I got the Starter Kit at ULTA ($60)...so far, so good. I just need to practice w/amounts. But somebody did comment the other day, whom I hadn't seen in awhile, that I look younger every time they see me. And at 55 1/2, I love hearing that!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 5:57 pm
No Ultas, no Sephoras, we're in the boondocks, here. I'm thrilled to have a store within an HOUR's drive! Chicago and Detroit are 3-4 hours away, and that's how far I'd have to go to find a BE shop, UNTIL NOW! WOOO flippin' HOO! LOL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, January 01, 2007 - 5:20 pm
Teach, the next time you hit a store with the BE product line, take a good look around at what you might want. Then you can order online at Sephora. Even tho there's a Sephora near me, I'll occasionally order products online when I can't get in to the store (usually foundation and mineral veil, those items that I know what I want/need). But I've bought a few other things online, and at QVC. The last QVC run, I got the iQuad II (the plums shades), and the Blendables lip collection in Garnet (and OMG, I swear by the Quick Stick!). I've also discovered a couple of eBay sellers who sell samples. These are great for checking out new blush or eye colors, although I tend to prefer to buy real full sizes from real stores. (Although the sellers all claim to use sterile equipment to measure out, I just have a problem with someone buying a product and then splitting it out to sell and make money on.) Of course, nothing satisfies the soul like the touchy feely in person shopping experience! 
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, January 01, 2007 - 7:45 pm
I like Sephora, but the Smooch store has the exact same prices and I don't have to pay shipping. I like QVC for their "packages" though -- Sephora usually doesn't have them since they're made specifically for QVC. If there is a product or two I don't need in the package, I just turn around and sell it on E-bay. Once in awhile, I like the "samples" on e-bay, too. I'm looking for a "bare radiance" sample right now b/c I want to compare it to the "pure radiance" I got in the last special value. Whichever I like better I'm getting in the BIG container b/c they are FANTASTIC pick-me-ups for the winter blahs. My NY's resolution: STOP BUYING SO MUCH MAKE UP!! (It's my one "girlie" attribute, and when I saw the total $ spent this year, I about cried. Definitely gotta' do better this year!)
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 8:23 pm
LOL, I know what you mean. And what's even funnier is I guess I ordered more than I thought from QVC this last time. I got the econo sized mineral veil, and the iQuad, and a kit (can't remember but I think it was something like "Lisa's Favorite Things"). And then, a month later, I got that blendables lips thing... totally forgot I'd ordered it! But totally LOVE LOVE LOVE the quick stick (in Garnet) so will be buying more of those soon. The problem with the kits on QVC is I usually end up with things I don't want. I give some of the items to my dad's wife and a friend. But maybe we ought to start swapping. For example, I got a lip gloss in that Lisa kit that is just way too light for me. No point in trying to sell it on eBay, and Annie doesn't like lip glosses. So what's a girl to do. It's still sitting in the little hot pink case that the kit came in. But I love the blush and the lip liner that also came in that kit. So weird.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 9:54 pm
That's a fantastic idea, Costa! I like lighter things because I'm about as pale as they get...so darker colors and reds in lipsticks do NOT work on my face. Suppose we should set up a swap folder? That could be fun. 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 5:50 pm
Er, hey Mods??? Can we set up a "Swap BE" folder here? So if someone (me) has something to swap (Teach), we can easily post notes there? Please? Thanks! And Teach, the darker colors (roses) and reds... those are MY colors for sure!!! So a swap would be a good idea!
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