Anyone use Bare Minerals Escentuals products?

[idofabric]

Where is the best (meaning cheapest) place to buy a Kabuki Brush? It sounds like this is what I need to apply my BE products. I have the nice face brush that comes with the kit, but I don't like the way it feels/moves over my face. Also, where can I get one of those travel brushes some of you have mentioned...where you can fill the brush and take it with you? I'd love to get these two items!

If you go back a page to post 202(by me), you will see a list of web pages that have different mineral makeup. I ordered a ton of samples from Monave, the first one on the list and got them a few days ago. So that is what I am wearing today for foundation, and eye shadow/liner. I like it so far... but it has only been 5 hours since I put it on.

Also, I had a few good qual. paint brushes I had not used for painting. So I started using them for my BE stuff. I needed a very thin liner brush this morning and didn't have one, so I took the thinest new natural brisle brush I had and trimed the hairs on an angle toward the tip till I only had a few(6 - 12) hairs on the point. This was great to use as I got a super thin line for my eyes, and the brush held enought water to mix with the minerals to make the liner! Love it! I did it 'cause I have done it when I needed a smaller brush to do craft stuff, like control glue, or paint a super fine line... after all I was "painting", just on my face...
I also saw that some of the sites had a fan brush. I have several of these for crafts, but not a new one. Guess I will take the next coupon for Micheals or ACMoore and go and get a fan brush... it will cost about $5 with the coupon, and they come in a ton of sizes/brush stiffiness. Maybe I will be able to find a natural brush set with several different brushes.

I have 3 brushes for the foundation now... so I use one for the foundation, one for a blusher/warmth, and one for mineral veil. Then I buff, buff, buff with the mini Kabuki brush... and clean them all at least once a week or every 3 or 4th use.

 

[cindarella]

I have been using for 8years now. I can't believe it!! I love it. I have not ordered rare minerals yet.

 

[*Flower*]

Off and On for about 1 1/2 years now....
I just got a big order of samples from Monave Minerals... talk about tiny... but it was cheap and they have a ton of different colors, some very close to BE. I'll let you know the next time I see you how I like/or dislike them.( and the rest of the DIS)!

BTW, just booked my 50th B'day at WDW- my BGF from SanDiego is going to go with me for her first (adult) trip to the world! It has been over 30 years since she went! So I am also going to take her to the BE store at the mall, and then over to MouseSurplus... wish they both had sales going on then.

However since it will be MY birth month I will be able to get the BE B'month discount! Yea me!

And did you know that we have an Ulta store in Mt.P Towne Center?!? With DH gone this week I think I need to go over there and check this out.....!!! Leave me at home with 2 over sized boys!

You're not kidding! (I tried to post back to you this morning but the page wouldn't load)

I found the ULTA a few months back- and I go over there periodically to straighted their BE display!

I had a really great coupon for ULTA come my way in April- 20% off of just about everything in the store! I went crazy of course....

DH is to the point that when we're off on the weekends, he asks if I want to go over to ULTA to see if they have anything new! Don'tcha love it???

Congrats on the birthday trip! Have a great time... we'll be down there on the 28th and the 4th for the weekend.

 

[Soupermom]

I've seen you all recommend using dove or ivory...you don't mean the bar soap, do you ? I bought some ivory liquid pump soap (for hands); the only dove I found was the bar. Is what I have okay? If so, how exactly should I clean my brushes?? TIA

 

[Soupermom]

Has anyone ever done the "surveys" for free BE products? The ones that are listed on the bottom of each page of this thread?

 

[Zandy595]

I clean my brushes with the same stuff I wash my face with - Olay foaming face wash for sensitive skin. It only takes a tiny drop.


I don't see a survey at the bottom of the thread.


I just wanted to mention that I bought BE from an online store and both containers were due to expire 2 months later. I was not happy, but I figured there was nothing I could do about it without having to pay double the shipping costs to have the problem fixed. I'm also not sure if it is real BE. I wore it to the beach a few days ago and my face got completely burned. It's supposed to be SPF 15. I used SPF 15 lotion on the rest of my body and did not get burned at all. I won't be buying from that place again.

 

[Teresa Pitman]

Well, I didn't really get a makeover but when I went to Sephora I asked the salesperson to help me she helped me put various colours on and try them all out. She was very helpful. And I LOVE this make-up!!

Teresa

 

[figment52]

I clean my brushes with the same stuff I wash my face with - Olay foaming face wash for sensitive skin. It only takes a tiny drop.


I don't see a survey at the bottom of the thread.


I just wanted to mention that I bought BE from an online store and both containers were due to expire 2 months later. I was not happy, but I figured there was nothing I could do about it without having to pay double the shipping costs to have the problem fixed. I'm also not sure if it is real BE. I wore it to the beach a few days ago and my face got completely burned. It's supposed to be SPF 15. I used SPF 15 lotion on the rest of my body and did not get burned at all. I won't be buying from that place again.

The make up does not really expire. According to another site (Delphi Forums) the FDA insisted that an expiration date appear because of the spf. BE has since proven that the spf does not lose its effectiveness so the exp. date is meaningless. Minerals do not expire.

 

[sbpuckett]

FYI -Neutrogena just started making Bare Minerals. Not sure if it works the same but it's much less expensive so I think I'm going to give it a try.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Just chiming in with how pleased I am with BE during this hot and humid summer here in NC! I use Mineral Veil first and last while applying. There is basically no degradation of it during the day and still looks good in the evening. Of course I'm not outside laying asphalt or anything....

 

[Zandy595]

The make up does not really expire. According to another site (Delphi Forums) the FDA insisted that an expiration date appear because of the spf. BE has since proven that the spf does not lose its effectiveness so the exp. date is meaningless. Minerals do not expire.

Well, that's good to know. However, that makes me think, even more, that I didn't actually get the real BE products.

 

[idofabric]

FYI -Neutrogena just started making Bare Minerals. Not sure if it works the same but it's much less expensive so I think I'm going to give it a try.

I got Neutrogena stuff also, but HATE it.... it clumped,and you have no control over how much you get on the brush. I get to little or to much, and since it is automaticly dispensed you can't put it back into the container... so you waste it. And, yea, it isn't a lot, but each time you do it can add up! And it felt different in the humid weather. Don't even try it down at WDW. I did, it melted on me... You might not have the same experience.

I posted that I ordered Mineral makeup from http://www.monave.com/, got it. It is a lot alike BE. And cheaper. Different colors for the eyes. That is what I got the most of and I love the colors. They last a long time. Maybe longer then BE... But in this weather, who can tell?!

 

[mermaidwannabe]

My mother-in-law just bought the starter kit from BE and had me try it. I have a lot of freckles and under-eye circles and the result was amazing. I think I used too much the first time as it looked powdery, but just the foundation made my skin look so much more even toned. SO, I got on the website after watching her DVD and ordered the deluxe kit which was big for me since I don't spend a lot of money on makeup. I received it last week, and LOVE it. The lip liner is awesome; I usually use Lancome (okay, I do splurge on lip liner), but BE's is so creamy. The lipstick is so moisturizing too. I haven't figured out how to do the eyeshadow yet (where does the dark color go?), but the eye liner was natural looking. As a BIG note, I have very sensitive eyes and haven't ever been able to wear mascara without my eyes turning very red within minutes of applying it. I've tried Physicians Formula plus several others. Well, guess what? BE's mascara didn't irritate my eyes. I couldn't believe it. I'm so used to not wearing it that I probably will only wear once in awhile, but how satisfying is that? Oh, and my foundation brush is shedding too. Hopefully, it will stop. I may splurge and buy the Kabuki brush. There is a set of brushes at Costco that has a short fat one like it, but maybe I should just use BEs. Anyways, just wanted to add my two cents. If you are on the fence, don't be. Just BE. Hey, I should be in advertising.

 

[BBGirl]

Just letting everyone on this thread know that Sephora.com has the bare on board set available again for $54. It has 2 eyeshadows, soft focus true, tinted mineral veil , glossamer, weather anything mascara, 2 brushes and a lip gloss. QVC also has the friendship collection still available in the med tan/tan color. This one includes 2 foundation colors, 2 eyeshadows, soft focus glee, weather everything masacra, a lip balm and 2 brushes for $54. Both of these are really good deals. Remember to go thru your rewards sites to get cash back on these too.

 

[IWannaBeAPrincess]

I'm so disappointed. I called my Ulta store and to do a bare essentials coloring it is going to be $35! I've read so much on here about it being free. I'm going to probably just do the light/fairly light since that seems to be what most people here do, and I am fair. I really wanted to be able to try out the stuff and see if it worked well for me without buying a large quantity of the makeup... Anyone have any tips or is it a given that I will love it?

Thanks for your help!
-Wendy

 

[firsttimemom]

I would suggest ordering some from QVC. They have a 30 day return policy so you can try it and see if it works for you.

HTH! I've been using it for about 18 mos. There's no Ulta or Sephora near me so I buy most of my BE from QVC and have been very happy!

Liz

 

[Zandy595]

I'm so disappointed. I called my Ulta store and to do a bare essentials coloring it is going to be $35! I've read so much on here about it being free. I'm going to probably just do the light/fairly light since that seems to be what most people here do, and I am fair. I really wanted to be able to try out the stuff and see if it worked well for me without buying a large quantity of the makeup... Anyone have any tips or is it a given that I will love it?

Thanks for your help!
-Wendy

Use less than you think you should. The first time I used it it looked cakey. Someone here told me to use a lot less and buff more and it looked much better.

 

[BBGirl]

I'm so disappointed. I called my Ulta store and to do a bare essentials coloring it is going to be $35! I've read so much on here about it being free. I'm going to probably just do the light/fairly light since that seems to be what most people here do, and I am fair. I really wanted to be able to try out the stuff and see if it worked well for me without buying a large quantity of the makeup... Anyone have any tips or is it a given that I will love it?

Thanks for your help!
-Wendy

QVC has a discovery set that has the foundation, brush, minerail veil and warmth in smaller sizes reasonably priced. If you don't like it you can return it. I use fair sometimes fairly light but you can see the vains in face I'm that pale. My friends joke that I'm so white I glow in the dark. They have a great color guide on the Bare Escentuals section of QVC. You will LOVE it, it is a given. If you need more help feel free to PM me. Sometimes it takes me a while to answer but I do answer.

 

[BBGirl]

I would suggest ordering some from QVC. They have a 30 day return policy so you can try it and see if it works for you.

HTH! I've been using it for about 18 mos. There's no Ulta or Sephora near me so I buy most of my BE from QVC and have been very happy!

Liz

You can still order from Sephora.com. They have great deals sometimes that you can't find anywhere else. Like the Go Bare on Board set I mentioned in my earlier post. Not to take away from QVC but you could save some on shipping ordering basics from Sephora as they have free shipping at $75. Also Sunshine and Ebates offer cash back on Sephora purchases.
HTH

 

[IWannaBeAPrincess]

I bought the starter kit from Sephora.com and added in some Laura Mercier lip gloss, got a bunch of freebies, including gift wrap, shipping, perfume samples, self tanner samples, and a DIOR mascara!! WOOT!

Thanks for all of your advice! I hope I love it!!!!