BE question

[BabyTigger99]

Okay, I am thinking about buying the starter kit from Sephora this weekend (20% off code), but my question is, how do I know what color is right for me? I don't want to spend the money if I don't know what color to get!

 

[CathrynRose]

Might I reccomend "Everyday Minerals"?

You can order the sample (below) in 3 different colors or formulations, a blush and a concealor and the samples are reallllly generous.

And the samples are free - you only pay shipping - $3.37! ! !

Plus - theyre priced better AND I think they work better then BE.

Just a thought!


http://www.everydayminerals.com/shop/prod_80.html

 

[Mono~rail]

Yoo hoo! Cathryn Rose!

Should I buy the $6 brush from them or do you recommend another brush from somewhere else?

 

[mytwotinks]

Thanks cathrynRose. I am going to try the Everyday minerals. I haven't tried the BE because I never know what to order, so I'll give this a shot!

 

[Mono~rail]

Thanks cathrynRose. I am going to try the Everyday minerals. I haven't tried the BE because I never know what to order, so I'll give this a shot!

I'm excited too!

 

[Beth76]

You can also buy samples of BE on ebay. They say that something like 80% of women are "medium". You'd have to be pretty fair to go for light and pretty dark to go for the tan. I'm sure they could help you pick out colors at Sephora too.

 

[kimmikayb]

Might I reccomend "Everyday Minerals"?

You can order the sample (below) in 3 different colors or formulations, a blush and a concealor and the samples are reallllly generous.

And the samples are free - you only pay shipping - $3.37! ! !

Plus - theyre priced better AND I think they work better then BE.

Just a thought!


http://www.everydayminerals.com/shop/prod_80.html

Thanks CathrynRose! Just ordered my sample and brush. I've been wanting to try a mineral makeup and this sounds like a good time to try!

 

[CathrynRose]

Yoo hoo! Cathryn Rose!

Should I buy the $6 brush from them or do you recommend another brush from somewhere else?

Sorry my reply took so long - I ran to Starbucks....

Ummm - if you HAVE a big fluffy Kabuki brush, then you dont need one. But if you dont - their brushes ARE very nice. I ordered the whole set (for $24) only because I was in the market for new brushes, anyways.

Theyre super nice. So if you need one - totally get their $6 one. Great price, and a great brush.

 

[CathrynRose]

One of the things I like about EverydayMinerals is their really wide selection of colors. It might seem a bit overwhelming, but being able to choose "cool / warm / neutral" in my opinion, is a HUGE plus.

AND I adore the different formualtions, too! I can use the 'Original Glo' on weekend, and use a heavier "Intensive" for maybe evenings out, y'know?

And - quite frankly, Ive always felt BE was overpriced. EverydayMinerals is much, much more reasonably priced.

When you get it - let me know if you like it! I really do!

 

[dmslush]

I'm a dedicated BE fan, but I am going to give Everyday Minerals a shot!

 

[Jockaroo]

Okay, I am thinking about buying the starter kit from Sephora this weekend (20% off code), but my question is, how do I know what color is right for me? I don't want to spend the money if I don't know what color to get!

You can base it similar to what liquid foundation you wear now. Go to the Bare Escentuals website: http://www.bareescentuals.com/id/ and click on the Order Now part of the introductory kit. In the next window, click the add to bag and continue link. At that point you will be given faces and foundation color choices. Read the discriptions (it would not allow me to copy and paste the info) and decide what color is your best match. Then close the window without ordering and go to the Sephora website!

An overview is:
Fair: porcelain, neutral undertones
Fairly Light: porcelain to light with golden undertones
Light: light skin with golden undertones (NOTE: I've heard this is very yellow)
Medium: medium skin, neutral undertones (NOTE: I've heard this is very pink)
Medium Beige: medium skin, golden undertones
Medium Tan: medium skin, neutral undertones
Tan: golden skin with neutral undertones
Warm Tan: honey amber skin with neutral undertones
Warm Deep: warm caramel brown skin with neutral undertones
Deep: medium-to-dark skin, neutral undertones
Deepest Deep: rich expresso skin with deep golden undertones.

If you can get to a BE Boutique, Sephora or Ulta you can get color matched. A new boutique opened at Bayshore Mall (5676 North Center Parkway,
Glendale, WI 53217, 414.962.0272) if that is close to you. Sephora has a good return policy also, if you get the wrong color. Most of the kits have 2 foundation choices so you can mix to get the right color. They are also very forgiving. I'm deathly, sickly pale and can wear Fair and Fairly Light. The more yellow undertone in the Fairly Light helps neutralize my red cheeks and nose.

I'm getting ready to fill out my Sephora wish list and give it to "Christopher Kringle!"

 

[powellrj]

I have been using BE for a couple of years, but at that price I will try this one. Its about 1/4 the price of BE.