Anyone tried Bare Minerals makeup?
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darli ann-
If you do a search on the topic on the open discussion forum, you should find TONS of stuff about this. Personally, I've been using BM about a year now and I LOVE it. My skin has never looked better! I know some people don't like it though. I've heard that it doesn't look great on older skin and can accentuate wrinkles.
Carolyn
If you do a search on the topic on the open discussion forum, you should find TONS of stuff about this. Personally, I've been using BM about a year now and I LOVE it. My skin has never looked better! I know some people don't like it though. I've heard that it doesn't look great on older skin and can accentuate wrinkles.
Carolyn
Liann
Cathlete
Personally, it is the only make-up I use and I love it. I have heard negatives and positives from people on this site though. Do a search on "Bare Escentials" or "Bare Minerals" and you should get several threads that recently discussed the products. I've heard people complain about it making their pores looks bigger and escentuate their lines etc..., but I've never had those problems. I do not think it works well with a dry face though, so you need to make sure your face is well hydrated when using it.
dss62467
Cathlete
Ha! I started the thread. It's called "Bare Minerals is ruining my face!" Or something like that.
I started using it in January. I can tell you that I had very few wrinkles at the side of my eyes, and none under my eyes at that time. I stopped using it a few weeks ago and am trying to repair the damage that it did. Now the skin under my eyes looks like it aged 5 years. I have a good friend who went home to India for a couple months to get married. First thing he asked me when he got back was why my eyes looked swollen.
I hate the stuff with a passion. Except the eyeshadow and the cheek color: True. I like that a lot. Others have suggested trying another mineral make-up, but I don't dare. It's expensive and I never, ever had problems with liquids.
I do have naturally dry skin, but it is very well moisturized. And I'm only 39 years old...and up until I tried this stuff...I looked about 31.
I started using it in January. I can tell you that I had very few wrinkles at the side of my eyes, and none under my eyes at that time. I stopped using it a few weeks ago and am trying to repair the damage that it did. Now the skin under my eyes looks like it aged 5 years. I have a good friend who went home to India for a couple months to get married. First thing he asked me when he got back was why my eyes looked swollen.
I hate the stuff with a passion. Except the eyeshadow and the cheek color: True. I like that a lot. Others have suggested trying another mineral make-up, but I don't dare. It's expensive and I never, ever had problems with liquids.
I do have naturally dry skin, but it is very well moisturized. And I'm only 39 years old...and up until I tried this stuff...I looked about 31.
jennifersmom
Cathlete
Hi There!!
I am on the pregnancy forums these days but had to jump in.
I agree with Donna 100%! I experienced the same thing which
Donna mentions. It aged my skin which was pretty decent around
my eyes, etc. I am 33 years old and it made me look older.
I thought it was my imagine but I read Donna's post and thought
there is probably something in it which caused this.
Unless you really want to try it I wish I saved my money but
we all seem to experience a different result. Too bad you couldn't
sample somehow before purchasing??? I also like the eyeshadow
but the blush which they called "warmth" didn't work for me
even after the instructional video I previewed. I gave it away
to my Mom and sister who also have good skin. They too didn't like
for other reasons such as enlarging of small pores, etc.
I hope this helps. I didn't break out, etc.
Suzanne
I am on the pregnancy forums these days but had to jump in.
I agree with Donna 100%! I experienced the same thing which
Donna mentions. It aged my skin which was pretty decent around
my eyes, etc. I am 33 years old and it made me look older.
I thought it was my imagine but I read Donna's post and thought
there is probably something in it which caused this.
Unless you really want to try it I wish I saved my money but
we all seem to experience a different result. Too bad you couldn't
sample somehow before purchasing??? I also like the eyeshadow
but the blush which they called "warmth" didn't work for me
even after the instructional video I previewed. I gave it away
to my Mom and sister who also have good skin. They too didn't like
for other reasons such as enlarging of small pores, etc.
I hope this helps. I didn't break out, etc.
Suzanne
jennifersmom
Cathlete
Sorry, I discouraged you! Try it and like Kathryn mentioned you
could always return. I know if I get something in my head I
want it so maybe you should try it and see if it's for you.
It appears the negative reviews are few.
Let us know please!
Suzanne
could always return. I know if I get something in my head I
want it so maybe you should try it and see if it's for you.
It appears the negative reviews are few.
Let us know please!
Suzanne
Hi,
You can get free samples at Everyday Minerals (http://www.everydayminerals.com/). I use both Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals makeup, and have no problem with them, but they can accentuate the fine lines coming from a dry skin.
You can get free samples at Everyday Minerals (http://www.everydayminerals.com/). I use both Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals makeup, and have no problem with them, but they can accentuate the fine lines coming from a dry skin.
SunshineKathie
Cathlete
I second Everyday Minerals! Best mineral make up out there (if you did the search for minerals, you saw the posts that came up with replies regarding Everyday Minerals). Check them out at the website the above poster typed. 
materialsgirl
Cathlete
I did NOT like Bare Minerals - it has a weird sheen to it that seems to accentuate every pore and line on my face (and I don't have dry skin). Not the look I'm going for.
I've been using Aromaleigh (www.aromaleigh.com) mineral makeup for over 2 years now and LOVE it. It doesn't have that sheen to it, and doesn't settle into pores and lines like Bare Minerals does. And it costs less. There are also a LOT more shades of foundation, and a lot more colors of eyeshadow and blush.
With that said, I heard about Everyday Minerals from some folks here and ordered some free samples. As far as I can tell, the consistency, ingredients, and coverage are pretty much the same as Aromaleigh, and it costs a little less. Aromaleigh has more color options, and I like that they donate a portion of all their proceeds to Heifer International, so I will probably continue to buy my minerals there.
I've been using Aromaleigh (www.aromaleigh.com) mineral makeup for over 2 years now and LOVE it. It doesn't have that sheen to it, and doesn't settle into pores and lines like Bare Minerals does. And it costs less. There are also a LOT more shades of foundation, and a lot more colors of eyeshadow and blush.
With that said, I heard about Everyday Minerals from some folks here and ordered some free samples. As far as I can tell, the consistency, ingredients, and coverage are pretty much the same as Aromaleigh, and it costs a little less. Aromaleigh has more color options, and I like that they donate a portion of all their proceeds to Heifer International, so I will probably continue to buy my minerals there.
The foundation made me break out. I still use mineral veil, the eyeshadows, and the blushes sometimes, but I have to be careful, or I get skin reactions from those too.
I agree about the weird sheen it has. You can't see it on TV with studio lights and all, but it is pretty obvious in daylight.
Every time I see mineral make-up I run. I can't say that my experience will be everyone else's because I know people that love BE and other brands of mineral make-up. You just have to try it and see if it works for you. At the moment I'm using "regular" make-up from several lines: Laura Mercier, Clinique, and Mac for the most part, but I use other brands too ocasionally.
I agree about the weird sheen it has. You can't see it on TV with studio lights and all, but it is pretty obvious in daylight.
Every time I see mineral make-up I run. I can't say that my experience will be everyone else's because I know people that love BE and other brands of mineral make-up. You just have to try it and see if it works for you. At the moment I'm using "regular" make-up from several lines: Laura Mercier, Clinique, and Mac for the most part, but I use other brands too ocasionally.