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Originally Posted by Bumbleberry
I have Body Shop's new mineral makeup.
I find that because I have dry skin, I must exfoliate like crazy and use a lot of moisturizer in order to avoid "flaky" skin.
I much prefer Clinique's liquid foundation (or any liquid foundation, really, from Make Up For Ever to Estee Lauder etc).
I may use it again later in the summer when my skin tends to be more hydrated.
Most mineral makeup needs to be "buffed" into the skin...I believe this is what causes the skin to appear "flaky".
I exfoliate daily, apply my moisturizer, allow it to be absorbed into my skin (at least 30 mins) and then apply the minerals.
As I've said, I use SMM (Smoky Mountain Minerals) and there is no "buffing".
I use the Loreal Bare Naturale and I like it much better than liquid- hardly takes any time to apply and gives a nice even skin tone. I have slightly oily skin, pretty pale (I use the lightest shade). I've never tried the more expensive kinds though- just liked this one and stuck to it!
I think it makes my wrinkles show even more. My skin is dry and creamy makeup seems much better..
I hear ya there. With the powders I always get a dry patch between my eyes, and the skin under my eyes looks horrible. When I applied enough to cover the problems it looked like I had a ton of makeup on. I prefer a more natural look.
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Is the buffing the round movements I make with the brush? Because yes, I have to do that with this brand.
How is SMM applied?
Since SMM does not contain bismuth....there is no need for "buffing" it into the skin. There is no "shiny" look with SMM....just a natural finish....you don't even look like you're wearing make-up!
For how SMM is applied, you may want to have a look here: http://www.smokymountainminerals.com...ge/3771496.htm
I would go with mac... it is about $27 but it is worth it also make sure that you have a deep conditioner for your face and a sheer liquid underneath your eyes down nose and at the crescent of your chin... if that brings out the natural tones in your face why wear make up.. I would swear on 23 also. =]
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I hear ya there. With the powders I always get a dry patch between my eyes, and the skin under my eyes looks horrible. When I applied enough to cover the problems it looked like I had a ton of makeup on. I prefer a more natural look.
Moisturizer should be applied and allowed to thoroughly penetrate skin before applying minerals. For problem skin under the eyes, I use a color corrector - http://www.smokymountainminerals.com...34/3338315.htm
or multi-tasking bisque concealer -http://www.smokymountainminerals.com/catalog/item/3682615/3689262.htm
Mineral make-up applied correctly gives you a very natural look
I used to use Physician's Formula (Walgreens usually has a buy one get one free/half off) but now I use Bare Minerals. I use a tinted moisterizer before using the powder and it helps.
I just went out and bought the foundation and the mineral veil from Bare Essentials. I didn't buy the kit because I have tons of makeup brushes at home and really good skin moisturizers including a great silicone-based one that acts like a barrier cream, and because I didn't want the DVD.
My ONLY question is this -- what brush do I use to apply the foundation? I understand and watched a few youtube videos on the buffing in idea, but is this a stiff brush? or like a large powder brush?
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My ONLY question is this -- what brush do I use to apply the foundation? I understand and watched a few youtube videos on the buffing in idea, but is this a stiff brush? or like a large powder brush?
You are correct, Bare Escentuals needs to be "buffed" into your skin due to the bismuth it contains. They recommend their flawless face brush or their kabuki brush.
My skin is UBER sensitive. I've tried Victoria Jackson's, Clinique, L'Oreal, you name it (expensive, I've tried it), and it always causes redness and irritation. I started Bare Essentials about 2 months ago and I'm totally in love. You'll have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands. LOL
