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Bare Minerals Makeup Kits

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:44:20 +0000

Bare Minerals Makeup Kits are a fun and economical way to either try Bare Minerals or add to your collection. The kits are always a great value, when compared to buying the items individually. In addition to an assortment of starter kits, there are many different kits offered throughout the year, including QVC Today’s Specials and special and limited edition kits at other retailers. There are also speciality kits with eyeshadows or blush.

Mineral Hygienics Mineral Make Up

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:30:08 +0000

Mineral Hygienics Mineral Make Up offers a very good selection of bismuth free mineral cosmetics.

I have been using their starter kit for about a month now and I am very impressed. First of all, it is bismuth free and only contains four ingredients. So anyone looking for more natural cosmetics should definitely take a look at these. The products seem to have a much finer texture that other mineral powders, which gives the foundation a smooth, matte finish. I wear medium in everything and their medium is a perfect match. It provides medium to fuller (not complete) coverage. However, you can achieve full coverage by using these tricks – Concealing with Mineral Makeup.

What impressed me the most is that this makeup stays on until you take it off. I was blown away that at the end of the day (the very end – at bedtime) I still have what looks like all of my makeup in place and it stays there until I take it off. I haven’t slept in it, but I think I might just to see exactly how long it does stay put. I am sure I am not the only one who has glanced in a mirror during the day and thought “what happened to my makeup?”! I do not recall any other foundation that has ever had the same staying power as this one. This is not only important because if we put on makeup we actually want to wear it all day, but also that it continues to provide sun protection all day long. Which got me thinking, if we are using mineral make up as our sun protection and it wears off by lunch time, then we are no longer protected. Another plus is that they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee.

philosophy mineral makeup

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:20:44 +0000

Philosophy mineral makeup called the supernatural. It provides a brushless application of mineral makeup with a sponge applicator and a mirror on the top of the container. Many users prefer the ease of the sponge over brushes, other users remove the sponge and use their brushes.

philosophy mineral makeup

Makeup Primers

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:50:00 +0000

Mineral Makeup Primers are some of the newer products on the markets and they are growing in popularity. Primers are applied after your moisturizer and before your foundation. They create a smooth finish for your makeup.

Makeup Primers

Laura Geller Spackle Cream Under Makeup Primer w/Pump, 2 oz.

$25.00

Store: QVC.com

Jane Iredale Absence Oil Control Primer SPF 15

$37.00

Store: Beauty.com

SEPHORA COLLECTION "Tricks of the Trade" Anti-Shine Primer 1 oz

$18.00

Store: Sephora.com

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Tube Original

$20.00

Store: Sephora.com

Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer Light Beige

$30.00

Store: Sephora.com

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer To Go 0.5 oz Original

$16.00

Store: Sephora.com

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Mineral Makeup Comparisons: Bare Minerals vs Sheer Cover

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:42:04 +0000

Bare Minerals	Sheer Cover
Ingredients
Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides	Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Color Selections:
Available in 15 Colors	Available in 4 Colors
Reviews that Compare:
Sheer Cover Review – sheer says it all – Sheer cover is a second rate Bare Essentuals. It provides a nice finish, but you need a lot more of it. Its doesn’t last all day …. Love Sheer Cover Makeup – start to finish From the Cleanser to the primer (like silk) to the Refreshing Mist,Sheer Cover is awesome. Great customer service. Have tried Bare Minerals and RAW Minerals … Loves Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup!! I thought I was happy with Bare Minerals until I tried Sheer Cover Makeup. The coverage is so much better and I think it looks much more natural. For … Sheer Cover Review I just turned 44 and I have been wearing Sheer Cover since March 2007. I’ll admit, I stopped a time or two and triedothers. I wore Bare Minerals before … Disappointed with Sheer Cover I watched numerous infomercials and finally decided to try Sheer Cover after having been a Bare Escentuals customer for several years.. Well, I was totally … Sheer Cover Review I tried Bare Minerals and found that I could not get much natural coverage and felt it was itchy and powdery. I decided to try Sheer Cover and it is fabulous!…
The Bottom Line: There really is not a clear winner – one is not superior to the other. Both brands have legions of loyal users who wouldn’t switch for anything. Both brands have users that originally used the other brand. It is strictly a personal preference. Both are very high quality mineral makeups from reputable companies. If you are using one but aren’t totally thrilled, you may want to try the other. Don’t forget to share your reviews!
Related Pages:
Bare Minerals Foundation Bare Minerals Foundation Ingredients Bare Minerals Foundation Reviews Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Reviews	Sheer Cover Makeup How to select your Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Shades Sheer Cover Makeup Reviews Mineral Makeup Comparisons

Two New Bare Minerals Foundation Colors

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:27:08 +0000

Bare Minerals Foundation is now sold in 15 different colors. Two new colors, Medium Dark and Golden Dark, have recently been introduced. Also the color formerly know as deep is now called Golden Deep.

Medium Dark is for dark skin with neutral undertones

Golden Dark is for dark skin with golden undertones.

Golden Deep is for dark to deep skin with golden undertones.

When Bare Minerals first started there were 6 or 7 colors. They were called by their numbers – 1.0 was the lightest, 7.0 was the darkest. 3.0 was Medium. When they started adding colors, they added decimals – ie 2.3 (now known as Medium Beige was a combo of 2.0 & 3.0). Anyway, they finally gave up the number system and went with names only. Over the years Bare Minerals has added new shades, mostly in the darker colors.

I have updated the Bare Minerals Foundation page to include pictures and descriptions of all of the current colors.

Bare Escentuals New Rare Minerals Moisturizer

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:20:15 +0000

Many of us were very sorry to see Bare Escentuals get out of the bath & Body business, but they are making up for it with their expanding skin care line. Now there is a new Rare Minerals Moisturizer, available now to pre-order with a ship date of 12/13/2008. Right now it is a QVC exclusive, but will be available at their other retail outlets later next year.

The official name is Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer. Here is what Bare Escentuals has to say about it: A breakthrough electrolyte delivery system helps this RareMinerals complex to deeply nourish and hydrate like never before. The blend uses the finest botanicals, antioxidants, and natural emollients to give you incredibly luminous skin.” So far there is no ingredient list available, but the price is decent – $29.18 for 1.7 ounces.

While I was looking around the Bare Minerals skin care, I also found these two Bare Minerals Skin Care kits – it is nice to see them to start offering kits, which makes them more affordable.

Bare Escentuals Hydrating Mineral Veil

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:08:16 +0000

There is a new addition to the Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil family – Bare Escentuals Hydrating Mineral Veil has recently been introduced. Bare Escentuals Hydrating Mineral Veil contains a unique, water-based, 100% pure bareMinerals formula that infuses thirsty skin with a cooling softness and subtly brightens for the ultimate, translucent finishing touch. Completely sheer, it lightly hydrates with natural ingredients while gently absorbing oil and minimizing the appearance of fine lines and pores. Buff it over makeup or bare skin with the antibacterial-treated Hydrate & Brighten Brush for a fresh, airbrushed complexion that lasts all day long.

What is it: An innovative mineral veil formula that contains creamy, natural rice lipids that naturally adhere to the skin, providing the ultimate translucent finishing touch to your makeup with a dewy peach iridescent shimmer.

Who is it for: For all skin types and complexions.

Why is it different: A combination of shea butter, glycerin, ceramacydes, and hyaluronic acid provides your skin with long-lasting moisturization while natural mineral colorants provide rich, lasting pigment. Upon application, it gives a cool sensation, while infusing skin with softness and light. Paraben free.

The reviews I have read so far have mostly been very positive. This one would be good to try if you find your mineral makeup drying to your skin, of if it gets dried out looking during the day. It could be used with any brand of mineral makeup (or any other type of makeup for that matter – many people use Mineral Veil with traditional foundations.)

Hydrating Mineral Veil Ingredients:
Water (Aqua); Corn Starch Modified; Zea Mays (Corn) Starch; Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lipids; Silica Silylate; Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract; Lonicera Caprifolium (Honysuckle) Flower Extract; Lonicera Japonica (Honysuckle) Flower Extract. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891); Mica (CI 77019); Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163); Iron Oxides (CI 77491); Iron Oxides (CI 77492).

Bare Escentuals Hydrating Mineral Veil

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil On The Go

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:50:20 +0000

Here is something nifty for all of us Mineral Veil Lovers – it is Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil On The Go Mineral Veil – a limited edition in celebration of Sephora’s 10 year anniversary.

It is a refillable, portable brush (the end screws off) that you can carry with you in your handbag to touch up your mineral veil throughout the day.

It comes filled with the original Mineral Veil, but hen you use that up you can put in whatever you want.

This would make a really great gift for any mineral makeup lover (including yourself!).

You can pick it up here – Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil On The Go Mineral Veil

Mineral Makeup and Dry Skin

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:23:08 +0000

I know many ladies with dry skin have been very frustrated in their mineral makeup adventures. For some users with dry skin their minerals dry out and they feel they are just caked on – even after using lots of moisturizer before applying. It looks like help has arrived in the form of Serious SKin Care’s Olive Oil primer for dry skin. I noticed this over on HSN and found both the primer and primer and Prominerals have received so many positive reviews they are “customer picks”.

Serious Skin Care says that the “Olive Oil Hydrating Skin Primer was formulated specially for people with dry skin, this lotion contains olive oil leaf extract and powerful skin hydrators. It helps prep the skin for makeup and helps keep it dewy and hydrated.” So far the reviews are all glowing – many by women with dry skin who siad they were never able to wear mineral makeup before.

As an added bonus – all customer picks are $5 off with coupon number C70580 through August 18th!

If you try it, please leave a review in the comments or at Mineral Makeup Reviews – Thanks!