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mineral make up

by jifnif, Nov 22, 2006 12:00AM
Tags: Love
Which is the best mineral make up??  I have tried the bare escentuals and jane iredale and was wondering if there are any others people have tried.  Thanks.
Member Comments (27)

by udontknowme, Nov 22, 2006 12:00AM
To: jif
You didnt like the bare escentuals? I was about to order some. I have been wanting to try it. Never heard of the jane iredale.

by sdp4314, Nov 22, 2006 12:00AM
I use the Bare Esentuals and love it.  I've tried the Loreal...it's ok in a pinch.  Arbonne (online only) has a great line as well.  It does make my skin look flawless and I don't have breakouts either.

by PlateletGal, Nov 26, 2006 12:00AM

I know there are some new brands out there, but I also haven't tried them yet. I have tried and really liked the bare escentuals. Fortunately some of the newer brands are less expensive.

by jifnif, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
To: udontknowme
i like bare escentuals but i have found them to be a lil heavy and i wanted to see if there is something even lighter than those products.

by Passionate about Prevention, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
I lOVE Arbonne.  I started using it about 3 years ago and every time I try something else i always end up going back to them.  I get compliments quite often on my skin and have started noticing others to see what they use.  A majority of the time the peoples' skin who I notice tell me they use Arbonne.  I also love that they have a 45 day return policy.  If you use it and decided its the wrong color or that you just don't like it you can return it. I have tried bare escentals I have a few things from them, although I do prefer to get things from Arbonne.
It is only online (www.arbonne.com).  I does seem a little expensive but mine last forever.  It has cleared my skin up so much that I do not have to use very much. I did find that it was cheaper to just sign up to get it @ wholesale.  Get on the website and check it out.  
p.s. I think it is endorsed by the National Modeling Association, I was impressed by that.

by sdp4314, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
To: passionateaboutprevention
I love Arbonne too.  I started using their RE9 stuff and bought the whole kit.  I just ordered other stuff too so I became a rep.  I ordered their makeup last week and I am expecting it to be delivered today.  Yes,it's expensive, but well worth it.

by jifnif, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
SO funny i was going to sell arbonne but decided against it because the prices were very high.  I always think that if I wouldnt buy it how could I sell it.  But I have been hearing good things about their products.  I will have to look into their make up.  Thanks

by have 2 kids, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
I have used everyday minerals (buy it online) for over a year and I absolutely love it.  It costs a little less than bare escentuals.

by fearfactor, Nov 30, 2006 12:00AM
Arbonne is the BEST!  The RE9 line is truly the best stuff out there.  I used a sample kit of it and got SO many compliments on my skin while I was using it and that NEVER happens to me!  I have breakouts and they went away completely on this stuff.  Too bad I can't afford to buy it right now!  :(

by Aruba417, Dec 22, 2006 12:00AM
I just bought the Bare Esscentuals and I love it as well. I didn't think it would be enough coverage, but it is.

by babylove2006, Jan 25, 2007 12:00AM
I also use Bare Esscentuals, I LOVE IT!!! It is wonderful!!

by Lemon975, Jun 15, 2007 01:34AM
To: Favorite make up
I love Bare Esscentuals. Support it !!!

by Chocolate207, Oct 18, 2007 01:29PM
I have used Bare Esscentuals and like it except that I have recently learned that the ingredient Bismuth Oxide is toxic. It's true that it is found in other products (including some medications) but nontheless it is toxic and hard on a body's kidneys not to mention other organs especially if your body is incontact with it frequently (as in daily use of makeup).  I try to be aware of what I put on and in my body. (The enviornmental working group is a good resource. EWG.org) Long story short- I found two other lines of mineral make up that I like: Afterglow and SignatureMinerals (both on line only)  You can try samples to narrow down best colors. They both look and feel great on my skin.  I don't care for the lip color products in the SignatureMineral line but I do like the lipsticks in the Afterglow line. They both have nice mineral foundations and other products. I am soooo particular about acheiving the most natural and "flawless" look with the healthiest make up I can find. :)

by Donnalynn516, Oct 27, 2007 07:56PM
OK, I have used Bare Esscentual and it is really good. I also used Sheercover, it is ok. I just got in RAWMinerals and tried it today so far good. I wanted to try  Arbonne and went online but couldn't order any of it... so where do I go? Also what is  RE9 line? Do they have kits you can buy like Bare Esscentual's? If you can help, great. Thanks

by Truely_Me, Nov 19, 2007 02:39PM
To: Donnalynn516
RAWMinerals is not the real RAW minerals. They are actually RAW Natural Beauty....have a really bad reputation for riupping off customer with a free trial. You try to cancell your order, and get charged like 4 times, get no product...it is a horrible nightmare! Arbonne is great!...Bare Essentials is ok...makes my face itch...tried the real RAW minerals, a christian based company....was really nice too....watch out for that other company....RAW Natural Beauty....makes you wonder why they cahnged their name....bad seed....

by Buffalogirl, Dec 04, 2007 03:44PM
To: jif
I know I'm late to the forum, today's my first day.  But, I use Sheer Cover and I love it!  It covers my acne blemishes and hyperpigmintation and it doesn't look cakey.

by Jinxia, Jan 06, 2008 12:17PM
I'm addicted to Madminerals ( www.madminreals.org ), especially their fabulous eyeshadows and mineral foundation. It does not contain bismuth and other irriteting fillers. And it works fine my skin.

LilyLolo I can also recommend. Espeially their bronzers and foundations. They does not contain any irritating fillers as well.

by revins, Feb 08, 2008 08:40PM
I personally have fallen in love with Bare Esscentuals.  Having worked several years as a Licensed Aesthetician, I had become very picky about makeup.  It has met all my expectations... and even more!!

by Tovi, Mar 08, 2008 08:00PM
I just started with the Raw Minerals. I like it. It is expensive. How do you tell if it is the real thing or Raw Natural Beauty?

by evthing4reason, Mar 15, 2008 03:24PM
I love Jane Iredale

by kaz_22, Mar 28, 2008 03:21AM
To: jifnif
I dont mind Loreal Bare Natural and Almay.
kaz_22

by jifnif, Mar 28, 2008 10:51AM
Madminerals is closed due to a family emergency!!!  I have heard of a line that isn't "shiny" when you use it and can't remember.  If anyone knows of this line, please let me know.  I think it was japanese based.  

by francine27, May 28, 2008 11:46PM
The best that I have used is  Clarins Truly Matte foundation  great coverage but feels very  light , Another good one is  Lorac breakthtough  performance found.  

by jifnif, May 29, 2008 08:26AM
I have just found a liquid mineral that is really really nice.  Illuminare.  It is supreme coverage.  

by cindilicious, Aug 30, 2008 11:33AM
To: jifnif - try aromaleigh
When I got interested in mmu I visited a lot of sites and read a lot of reviews, boards, and forums.  I was very impressed by Aromaleigh's product line - literally dozens of foundation colors in two formulas, plus concealers, shadows, lip products, brushes, etc.  They have a very generous "sample" program that I used for a month to arrive at my best foundation match.  The products look and feel wonderful and you get very good customer service from a one-woman-owned company, and she actively participates on the user forums.  I really cannot recommend them highly enough.  Visit the site and you'll see what I mean.

by needhelp_08, Sep 11, 2008 07:39PM
To: jifnif
I have used Bare Esscentuals and really liked it , but i still got break outs occasionally Even though I use Pro Active 2 times a day. and it feels kinda heavy on you face.    So I tried Sheer Cover and LOVE it.  My skin doesn't break out and my skin looks flawless. You should give either a try, I'd start with Sheer Cover.

by Christine_86, Sep 21, 2008 09:58PM
I tried the Avon brand mineral make-up and it made my skin look a bit funny. Pale and shiny.

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