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Archive through April 23, 2007

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Apr. 2007 ~ Jun. 2007: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals (ARCHIVES): Archive through April 23, 2007 users admin

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Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
As opposed to UNwearable browns???

<runs like the wind>

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 2:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I love the light brown in the wearable browns. But I used it all up, and there ain't nothing even close to light brown in the regular shades! :-(

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
costa, send me a PM, i don't use mine, i'll send ya what i have!

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
whew!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Don't forget to check e-bay. I've gotten a few things there through seeka75. She's got great selection, reasonable prices (no taxes for me which saves me money from QVC), and I've never had any lost packages.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Hi, everyone. Just finally got home last night after 1 1/2 weeks away.

Wanted to say that I am SOLD on the BareMinerals. Been using the light foundation with mineral veil -- haven't had to use the concealer yet. And I bought a few glimmers too but since I've been on the "move" I didn't want to open them so I haven't tried them yet. And Teach, I bought the tan to mix with the light when and if I get any sun on my face. (though I do wear sunscreen)

I love it. It feels so light. The only thing is that I still feel like my pores look too visible, but maybe now that I'm not putting anything with talc on/in them and I'm going to continue to get regular facials -- that that all might help.

Oh and eta -- the other thing I love is that I don't find I get shiny halfway through the day anymore. I usually get pretty shiny on my forehead and nose when I am in an airplane, and yesterday I noticed that I wasn't nearly as bad as I usually am. YAY!

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 9:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Yankee, I'm glad you like the BareMinerals. I had problems with large visible pores, too. The facials will probably help, but you might also want to try some Philosophy skin care products. I'm sold on those, too. They have a product called The Present. It absorbs oil to reduce the shine on your skin and minimizes the size of your pores.

Philosophy

You can also get it at Sephora and QVC.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 1:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
YAY, Yankee! I'll second Azriel's recommendation of Philosophy, but I have to save pennies to purchase it b/c it's a bit above my budget. :-) QVC had a Philosophy day just last week, so I spent my "musical money" on a HUGE (32 oz) Purity cleanser. WOOHOO! (Also got the HUGE cinnamon buns shower gel, but that has nothing to do w/the face! LOL)

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the suggestion for Philosophy. I'm actually using some products under the direction of my facialist (whom I'm seeing again today) -- Dermalogica Active Moist for the day, and a heavier cream at night with a glycolic % specifically for my pores. I'm definitely seeing some improvements with this treatment, so for now I'm going to stick with it. But I did go and look at The Present on the Philosophy website. Thanks!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
a primer would help too. Smashbox and Laura Mercier have good ones, so does Nars.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 4:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Philosophy's "Present Skin Perfector" is a type of primer --it's clear, smooths out pores and is part of their "no makeup needed" line. I haven't tried it (my problem is uneven skin -- so summer bisque and well-rested are my best friends), but it did amazing things to the model's face on QVC. Sorta' like a liquid mineral veil before foundation idea.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Ooooo-- look what I just found wandering around the philosophy site -- this sounds like EXACTLY what you want Yankee...

http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/product_10001_10001_-1_58512_24063

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
has anyone tried the BE skin revival treatment?
http://tinyurl.com/2dn3nc

it's expensive, imo, ...wondering if it's worth the cost.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
teach, i checked the philosophy site. that product does sound good. can't buy it from that site (currently not available).i'll look for it on another site. thanks for posting that link.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Texannie and all, I already use the Laura Mercier oil free primer. Thanks, though. Honestly, I'm happy with the cleanser, moisturizers, primer and makeup. I just wish my darn pores would be smaller!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, April 20, 2007 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I think Amazon had it, Abby. I've got a friend at school who's trying the skin revival treatment (BE). I don't know if she's bought it yet, but I know she wants to. I'll ask on Monday. It was too expensive for me, too - but it certainly looks like a great product.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Abby, I bought the Rare Minerals and have been using it for 2 weeks now. My skin does feel much softer so far and it is so easy to use. I hope that after 8 weeks that I can tell a difference since it claims to reduce pore size by 57%.

I love the BM makeup and I use Clinique's Pore Minimizer on my face before I put on the BM. It really helps fill in the pores and make them less noticeable.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I know am not wearing the product correctly but I love wearing my regular liquid base and finishing with mineral veil.

yesterday I didnt use my liquid and did as directed w/the other powder and when i first put it on I didnt like it but 2 hrs later I looked in the mirror and thought 'wow, this looks good now' LOL

I went on their site to just buy mineral veil and couldnt find an area to buy just 1 thing. I joined the club and they were going to send stuff I still have so I extended the delivery another 2 mo but I am going to need veil before then

anyone know where i can just buy veil? I guess I can go to Sephora for it right?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Pamy, you can buy all the Bare Minerals products at Sephora. Many of 'em are also available on QVC's Web site (for much the same price). If you know what you want (in your case, mineral veil), it's a lot easier to do it mail order. If you're not sure about colors, be sure to pop in to a shop somewhere.

There are also many eBay sellers who sell the BE product line. Be sure to buy from a reputable seller, and be sure the product is brand new and unopened. (Of course, to check out colors, many of 'em break up a jar in sterile conditions, and sometimes I'll try a new eye color that way.)

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
aahhh thx Costa! I want to try the shadows so going to sephora will let me test colors first

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Going to Sephora is like going to a big girl's toy shoppe!! Have fun, Pamy!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I know I could spend 500 there and not blink an eye...

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
don't use BE, but saw the word Sephora and had to drop in. Sephora is my drug of choice!!!!!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL Annie! I swear I cannot walk past that store in Fashion Valley without saying "Oh, I've just got to pop in here for a second" and then an hour later, sheepishly, try to connect back up with whomever I went to the mall with!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Monday, April 23, 2007 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
SHOW ALERT!!!BE will be the special value of the day this Friday night at 12:00 AM (Friday going into Saturday, not Thurs. going into Friday). There will be four shows: Midnight - 2:00 AM, 10 AM - Noon, 1-3:00 PM and 10:00- Midnight. Usually this is the show where they have the HUGE bottle of faux tan, so if you like it, I'd keep an eye open. :-)