Comments on: Bare Escentuals VS. Drug Store brand Mineral Makeup

By: Teri Dourmashkin

Teri Dourmashkin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:04:28 +0000

I tried Bare Escentuals as well and it looked very heavy on my face no matter how little I used. It also looked too sparkly perhaps from too much mica.

For those of you who have not had much success with loose mineral make-up and don’t like liquid foundation either, you might one to try the powder foundation by ZuZu Luxe. It is not in the least bit dry, goes on silky smooth and the application takes two seconds. You can either put it on with the sponge or use a brush for a more subtle look. You can get it at any Whole Foods or you can go directly on their website. I believe they are an off shoot of the company, “Gabriel,” who is also sold in Whole Foods. The compact runs around $26.99. Not, drug store prices, but probably less than most department store brands.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:25:57 +0000

I love bare escentuals because it makes my face looks flawless. I don’t mind the price too much since it lasts a really long time. I mean, we’re talking a year or more. So i have to say it is way worth it to spend $25 once a year on a good makeup to cover up my puffy eyes in the morning than to skimp on a brand that doesn’t cover as well or cakes on. Don’t you agree? Thanks for providing the reviews on other mineral makeup, i might recommend some of those to friends who are cheaper than I am.

If you have puffy eyes like I do and need a solution and recommendations for healthy skin care and ingredients go to: http://www.nomorepuffyeyes.com

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By: Jen Hill

Jen Hill — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:35:59 +0000

So great to hear from you Meg.

I would recommend the Everyday Minerals line, and like Alima, they have a great variety of formulas, and don’t contain bismuth oxychloride, carmine, or talc like many mineral makeup lines do. The big bonus is they cost less!

And, make sure to take advantage that most of these mineral lines offer great samples.

Best wishes and comment anytime! Jen

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:19:21 +0000

I find Bare Escentuals to look opaque and dull while also greasy simultanously (it sounds contradictory, but I find it to be true). However, I do a lot of swimming and running and find that mineral makeups are naturally quite waterproof (whereas liquid foundations made to be waterproof are too full of chemicals for me — I try to stick to natural cosmetics). Alima is the brand I’ve been using for months — the coverage is light and natural but buildable. My mom, who said that my skin looked “dead” with BE, thinks I look natural (but better) with Alima. AND it’s considerably cheaper than BE (I think I paid $18 for foundation) AND it doesn’t have the unnecessary additives that BE does. I’ve heard good things about Everyday Minerals too, but I haven’t tried it.

By: kate2004rock

kate2004rock — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:54:49 +0000

I’ve tried everything under the sun. But mineral makeup just does NOT stay on my face. I’ve used Bare Escentuals. I’ve used Laura Mercier. The only thing I ever get is a feeling that my face is dirty. I may just stick to liquid forever. Call me old fashioned…

By: jen38

jen38 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:50:47 +0000

Janie,
I just sent you an email and hope to find some great solutions for your eye situation!
Best,
Jen

By: Janie Blaylock

Janie Blaylock — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:18:07 +0000

I am 41 years old with three young children. Everytime I look in the mirror, all I can see is my wrinkles and dark puffy eyes. I am looking for a eye creme that addresses both wrinkles and dark circles. I have found testaments to expensive brands as well as drugstore brands. If possible I would obviously love to buy the less expensive of the two. Can you reccommedn a brand that works beautifully and isn’t going to cut into my wallet too badly? I have tried a couple of drugstore brands that diminish the wrinles, until I smile or I squint, then they reappear!

thanks you for your help,

Janey Blaylock

By: Laura Mercier Mineral Makeup « Mythbuster Beauty

Laura Mercier Mineral Makeup « Mythbuster Beauty — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:13:59 +0000

[...] As always, for best results, I recommendÂ applying mineral makeup foundations sparinglyÂ with a high quality kabuki brush.Â Â And while you are at the Laura Mericer counter, sample their liquid or mineralÂ foundation [...]

By: sdhcmh2

sdhcmh2 — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:58:15 +0000

Mineral Makeup is an absolutely great product. The problem is that to many companies are putting additives of one nature or another in them and still calling them pure. They are not only natural anymore, but it also jacks the price way up. I still prefer the natural, natural and because of price I am a CMH Essentials convert.