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Bare Escentuals Beautiful in Pearls TSV Kit Still Available

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:59:19 +0000

If you missed out on the Bare Escentuals Beautiful in Pearls TSV Kit on 11/7/09, it is still available on QVC. There was also a “TSV” Extra Honora Pearls necklace that was inspired by the colors in the makeup in the kit, which included crushed Honora pearl powder – said to create a pearlescent luminescence when applied.

I haven’t received mine yet, but I’m looking forward to getting it – the colors look absoutely beautiful and the kit is such a great value!

For more info, including pictures & info on the auto-delivery kits (which are no longer available) – Bare Escentuals Beautiful in Pearls

bareMinerals BEautiful in Pearls 10-piece Collection

Honora Cultured Pearl Barely Blush 7mm 18"" Strand

Bare Escentuals QVC Today’s Special Value (TSV) on November 7, 2009 Beautiful in Pearls

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:11:39 +0000

Beautiful in Pearls will be the Bare Escentuals QVC TSV – Today’s Special Value on 11/7/09. It was developed along with Honora pearls and the minerals all contain pure crushed honora pearls, said to create a pearlescent luminescence when applied. Rumor has it that Honora will also have a Pearl Necklace with the same colors as the makeup. It will be a 10 piece makeup kit with a vanity box and includes
Brightening Pearl Mineral Veil – subtle pearlescent
Blissful Pearl Eye Shadow – Seashell Peach
Magnificent Pearl Eye Shadow – Charcoal Taupe
Precious Pearl Blush Dusty Pink
Big & Bright Mineral Eyeliner Pencil – Black
Flawless Definition Mascara – Black
Sugared Strawberry Natural Lipgloss
3 brushes with white hair and custom handles:
Precision Eye Defining Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Flawless Application Brush

The price is $44.97 there is an Auto Delivery option for February 2010, June 2010 and September 2010 kits that will have seasonal colors.

The auto delivery kit can be ordered in advance with item number A188271 and it currently available on 3 easy pays of $14.99. On November 7 the number will be 188269.

The collection single kit can be ordered in advance with item number A97882 and it currently available on 3 easy pays of $14.99. On November 7 the number will be A92182.

For an update see – Bare Escentuals Beautiful in Pearls TSV Kit Still Available

Read More – Beautiful in Pearls Bare Escentuals Kit

Bare Escentuals 11th Anniversary on QVC

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:35:16 +0000

Bare Escentuals will celebrate their 11th Anniversaru on QVC on May 15, 16 and 17, 2009 with a series of shows and special offers. (Unfortunately there is no TSV, however). The schedule of the Anniversary shows is: Friday, May 15, 2009 from 9 – 11 a.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. ET and Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 2 – 4 a.m. and 2 – 5 p.m. ET.

One of the special offers is the bareMinerals Brighten Up 4-pc Collection & Gold Case

It has an annicersary price of $29.97 and includes:

* 0.02 oz soft focus warmth all-over face color in sheer chestnut
* 0.02 oz rose radiance all-over face color in sheer pink glow
* 0.02 oz soft focus dune all-over face color in white wash lemon
* Double-ended lighten and brighten brush

Other Anniversary specials will include a Deluxe Size Tinted Feather Light Mineral Veil – which is now known as Illuminating Mineral Veil instead of Feather Light Mineral Veil.

bareMinerals Brighten Up 4-pc Collection & Gold Case

What is it: Enhance your perfectly flawless complexion with a dose of 10... [Read more]

Seriesse Mineral Makeup

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:59:45 +0000

Seriesse Mineral Makeup is made by the new direct sales company from the founders of Serious Skin Care, Seriesse International. Jennifer Flavin Stallone and her husband Sylvester Stallone stated the company offering “new and improved” versions of the most popular Serious Skin Care products.

I am a big fan of their mineral makeup – it is a great bismuth-free product, it is a wonderful value for the money and the container is the absolute best. The Seriesse version is even better – it is …

More – Seriesse Mineral Makeup

Shop Direct or For More Information (including videos) go to Seriesse Mineral Makeup – or for the sets, see Seriesse Makeup Sets.

Pür Minerals now sold on HSN

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:00:42 +0000

Pür Minerals is now being sold on HSN – I am a big fan of their pressed mineral foundation and was happy to see it is being introduced on HSN.

Pur Minerals was sold on ShopNBC in the past and you can also purchase it direct from Pur Minerals as well as Ulta. (Interestingly, Sheer Cover recently moved from HSN to ShopNBC.)

Some of the HSN offerings are listed below – HSN currently has 21 Pur Minerals items offered.

If you have tried mineral makeup in the past and been unhappy with the coverage, I would recommend giving Pur Minerals a try. Their pressed minerals give much better coverage than loose mineral foundations – it is a full coverage foundation. Whe I first tried it I was using way too much and it looked cakey – it just takes a little to get a full coverage look.

Shopping Links:
HSN – Pür Minerals on HSN

Pur Minerals website – Pur Minerals: Free Shipping on $50 or More
Ulta – Pur Minerals

Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Now Sold on ShopNBC

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:52:25 +0000

Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup is now being sold on ShopNBC. The line debuted there recently and they currently have a very nice selection of products available.

Sheer Cover was originally sold on HSN, but they have been gone from there for several years. I assume Sheer Cover is replacing PurMinerals, which was sold on ShopNBC in the past.

Here is a coupon for ShopNBC new customers, if you have been wanting to try Sheer Cover.

ShopNBC New Customer Offer. Take 15% off your first order at ShopNBC.com!
Enter code 8508 at checkout.

Serious Skin Care ProMinerals ProNano Brightening Powder

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:26:39 +0000

Has Serious Skin Care outdone Bare Escentuals by making a “new and improved” Mineral Veil? Or is ir an alternative to Rare Minerals? Or is it a makeup primer? Or all of the above?

ProNano Brightening Powder debuted a few months ago. Since then it has received RAVE reviews by users – it is a customer pick on HSN. The instructions say to apply it before makeup – it is intended as a primer to minimize pores, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, brighten the skin and keep it hydrated while absorbing oil. This is very appealing to me because regular makeup primers cause me to breakout, but because this one is a mineral based powder, I should be OK.

Because it contains cornstarch (a main ingredient in Bare Mineral’s Mineral Veil), people are also using it over their foundation as a setting powder and they seem to be happy with those results as well.

It also contains Emblica Fruit Extract: Natural (a fruit extract that has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, protects skin cells for anti-aging benefits, natural skin brightener) as a main ingredient – this is also a main ingredient in Rare Minerals and Strivectin.

Here is what HSN says about the product:
Serious Skin Care ProMinerals ProNano Brightening Powder is a state-of-the-art concept in skin care that visibly reduces the look of lines and wrinkles, instantly refines the look of pores, noticeably brightens skin and helps uneven skin tone. You receive .50 oz. of this innovative and powerful loose-powder beauty treatment.Serious Skin Care ProMinerals ProNano Brightening Powder Features: Nanofied, time-released moisturizers and skin-plumping hydrators along with dazzling skin brighteners. Apply directly to the skin with the dusting of a brush. Activated by your skin’s own moisture. Ideal for all skin types. Made in USA.

I’m not sure I would have paid much attention to this product if it weren’t for all of the rave reviews (they are here if you want to read them - Serious Skin Care ProMinerals ProNano Brightening Powder) – but I am very intrigued and want to give it a try! I am out of Rare Minerals – which I love, but have a tough time coughing up $60 for it!, so I will try this instead. I am a big fan of Serious Skin Care ProMineral Foundation and have been wanting to get a kit for awhile – I found and ordered the kit pictured below, the powder is available as a separate item, I love the value of the Serious Skin Care kits! I will try it for a while and post a review.

Have you tried ProNano Brightening Powder? If so, please share your review either here in the comments, or here Mineral Makeup Reviews.

Serious Skin Care Bella Rose ProMinerals Foundation with Brush

$24.50

Serious Skin Care Bella Rose ProMinerals Loose Mineral Foundation with Brush Looking for a foundation that gives you seamless coverage, along with ... [Read more]

Brand: Serious Skin Care

Mineral Makeup vs. Mineral Based Makeup

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:40:16 +0000

Katrina, an Asthetician from Washington made an interesting point in her recent review – Mary Kay Mineral Foundation is Glorified Loose Powder – that I wanted to highlight and discuss.

Katrina wrote “What makes a mineral makeup, MINERAL MAKEUP? The two top ingredients should be Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide!! Where are they in their list of ingredients!!! They are the basis of a great mineral foundation. They are both awesome UVA & UVB natural filters. Zinc oxide is also a wound healer that is why it is fantastic in treating acne.”

My own opinion regarding the new (what I have been calling second generation) Mineral Makeups from Bargain Mineral Makeup: “However, drugstore and discount minerals aren’t “pure” mineral makeups – which is one of the reasons many women have switched to minerals. If you are OK with that, there is a chance that you can find a cheap mineral makeup than you can live with.” and What is Mineral Makeup?: “What is mineral makeup? Mineral makeup is made from pure crushed minerals. The “true” mineral makeups only have 4 or 5 ingredients. (The 2nd generation minerals from manufacturers such as Mary Kay, Neutrogena and Loreal have a lot more ingredients, which lead some to declare that it isn’t “true mineral makeup”, but rather mineral based makeup.)”

Everyone can make their own decision regarding which brand is best for them. But please be aware that the foundations that are not “pure” minerals will not provide you with the Benefits of Mineral Makeup and it may not be the Best Makeup for Acne.

Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:04:46 +0000

Because of the problems caused by Bismuth in Mineral Makeup, many users are opting for Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup. The good news is that there are many great brands that do not include Bismuth Oxychloride (which can cause itching, irritation and the “glow” that some people love and some people hate).

The brands of Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup are:
Affordable Mineral Makeup
GloMinerals Liquid Mineral Foundation
Illuminare Liquid Mineral Foundations
Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup
Laura Geller Makeup
Mary Kay Mineral Makeup
Serious Skin Care Mineral Makeup
Simply Karen Mineral Makeup

If you are looking for a traditional loose powder mineral foundation, try one of these:

Affordable Mineral Makeup
Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup
Serious Skin Care Mineral Makeup
Simply Karen Mineral Makeup

If you are looking for the purest, “green-est”, most eco-friendly foundation, go for Affordable Mineral Makeup™ – it only has 4 ingredients – Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide – and is a small vegan, earth friendly company with great customer service.

Colorscience Sunforgettable Mineral Suncreen Powders

Suzanne Prochaska, RN, BSN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:47:47 +0000

(Yes, I know it is Colorescience – but most people forget to add the “e”!)

Colorscience has a great looking line of Mineral Sunscreen Products that include not only products for the face, but also for the body.

With so many of us looking for more ways to incorporate more natural and less chemical products into our daily lives, the timing couldn’t be better!

The line is called Sunforgettable and includes 4 different applicators (all have the same product).

The Sunforgettable products contains an SPF of 30 and the ingredients are: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 12%, Zinc Oxide 12% Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Calcium Silicate, Corallina Officianalis, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/ Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxide, Manganese Violet, Mica, Titanium Dioxide.

The products are effective immediately upon application – so you don’t have to wait like you do with many creams. They also claim to be “very water resistant”. I love the thought of a powder because I have very sensitive eyes & most sunscreens irritate my eyes. It is also a Godsend for people with acne & sensitive skin who have found that sunscreen aggravates their skin issues.

This nearly invisible light weight mineral powder uses micronized minerals to offer the first SPF 30, all-clear, mineral powder with broad spectrum (UVA and UVB and Infrared) sun protection. This breakthrough formula provides physical sun protection with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide and will not absorb into your skin. It is safe for all ages, can be used by men as well, is odor free and won’t rub off on your clothes.

All 4 application methods are available in “Clear”, “Almost Clear” and “Perfectly Clear” and each color also comes in a “Sparkle” version. The 4 application methods are a powder brush, a roller ball, a shaker and a really cool looking orb. Here they are:

Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brush – This nearly invisible light weight mineral powder comes in an easy-to-use retractable brush. The convenient, brush-on applicator makes all-over application easy and quick.

Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Rock and Roller Ball – The convenient rock and roller ball design makes all-over application easy and quick.

Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Shaker Jar – Comes in an easy-to-use shaker jar.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Orb SPF 30 – Puff on the protection with this ‘powder-ful’ broad spectrum formula.

Directions For Use:
Apply generously and uniformly before sun exposure, repeat application after perspiring, immersion in water or toweling.

Related Pages:
Colorscience Mineral Makeup