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Bare Escentuals Introduces ” Looks by the Minute”

On March 5, 2009, in Cosmetics, by Krista Dior

Need to get ready for a big date and you have only 15 minutes? (thanks to traffic on a Friday night) Well, Bare Escentuals has launched a little “how-to” section on their website which helps gals in need of a speedy look.

Bare E. Looks by the minute

Each section is divided up into 5, 10 and 15 minute looks. Pretty cool! I had about 10 minutes to do my makeup today since my hair took 30 freaking minutes to curl with the iron. One of my “tricks” is that if I am running late to work, I make sure I do my foundation, eyeshaodw and brows at home, I bring my makeup bag with the blush, bronzer, eyeliner and mascara, and of course lip gloss.. and I finish up in the bathroom in about 3 minutes. I have only had to do this once, but it def. worked with no problems. I see women putting on their mascara on the HIGHWAY.. what the hell? Ok. Please, ladies, finish up your mascara in the parking lot or in the bathroom at work. Do not risk your life over your lashes.

Jane Iredale Liquid Mineral Foundation – Amber

On February 18, 2009, in Cosmetics, by Krista Dior

I was highly intrigued by the look of this product. I tried the Amazing Base loose mineral powder by Jane Iredale and since I do not like mineral foundation in the powder form, I really didn’t jump for joy, but I thought that a liquid foundation would be better for me.

The Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals foundation is described as follows:

You’ll be delighted and amazed when you see the results you get with our revolutionary liquid mineral foundation. Liquid Minerals diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles, minimizes pores and evens out skin tone. beneficial ingredients actually enhance the health of your skin.

Winner of the DaySpa’s Editor’s Choice Award.

Product not tested on animals.
Made in USA

For $46 dollars, you get thousands of tiny mineral balls suspended in a clear gel, which I think is glycerin, as you can see in this photo:
Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals

The main reason I purchased was because of the ingredients, which include Hyaluronic Acid, Algae, Vitamin C, Squalane, and other natural stuff. Those are pretty much top ingredients in skin care and to add those into my foundation was a plus for me. I thought it was totally worth it since I do not use a daily moisturizer due to my oily skin.

When you first start using this product, it seems like total crap. You have to pump it quite a few times to get the “balls popping” and out of the pump. I didn’t really get to experience the quality of the product until I had used it for about a week and a half. It comes out of the pump quite chunky because it’s basically powder mixed with glycerin, and I do use a foundation brush to apply. The product dries down to a power finish, but not the same look as if you were using a powder foundation. It does give you a bit of a glow! I was a little disappointed with the color, Amber, it was too light for my fair/golden toned skin, and I feel like I could use something a little bit darker. I have a bit of red in my skin, too, so a product that gives me the slightest hint of a tan works best for me. I used a lot of bronzer to even out my skin tone.

I will have to say that it’s hard to compare this to my Makeup Forever HD liquid foundation… I think that if I had a darker color in this Jane Iredale product, I would be happier. Since I bought this product on the internet, I don’t want to go through the hassle of mailing the box back, etc. I will be fine with the shade for now until it’s time to repurchase. I applaud Mrs. Iredale for accomodating people who want organic makeup that is not in the powder form. I am a fan and I will check out more of the product line.

Tagged with: jane iredale • liquid foundation • liquid mineral makeup • mineral makeup

Why I think mineral makeup foundation sucks…

On June 26, 2008, in Cosmetics, Opinion, by Krista Dior

Jane Iredale, Bare Escentuals, Pure Minerals, minerals and ground-down rocks popping out of every corner of the world.. and it’s driving me mad! Here are the top reasons why I personally think that minerals belong in your food and not on your face:

1. Dust. I’ve had to keep a can of air in my bathroom just to blow off all the minerals that land on the sink, my shirt, and just about everywhere else. *Aaaachooo!* It also makes me sneeze.

2. Hello, grandma? NO, that’s just me in the mirror, not my 90 year old grandmother. Minerals tend to accentuate lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes. My pores look like giant craters, the moon would be jealous.

3. How dry I am… I have annoying oily skin but I don’t WANT dry skin. Minerals soak up all of my dewiness and leave me with a freaking Sahara desert face.

4. Tapping and swirling.. and swirling some more. I just can’t “buff” this mineral stuff on good enough to look even. Seems like it gets trapped once the cute little Kabuki brush hits the face.

5. Drop it.. you’re screwed. Basically you really can’t travel with it in your purse. The lid can become unscrewed and if you have it open and you accidentally drop it.. POOF.. your beloved powdered mess is all over your dress.

6. Cystic Acne. This ain’t funny. Many people, including myself, have suffered severe cystic acne because of mineral foundation. We are talking scars for life if you don’t get it treated.

Ok, so now that you know why I hate mineral foundation, you may be quite upset when I tell you that I will not review any powdered mineral foundation products (I may do a few liquid mineral reviews) but you will see some really nice reviews for eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, and other reviews for color products made with crushed rocks.

My favorite thing in the world is: a nice mattifying liquid foundation with a pump.. very little or no SPF (I can put my own SPF on, thanks) and I will be reviewing that very little gem called Revlon Colorstay a little bit later. So stay tuned. (No, Colorstay does not have a pump, but I have my own bottle with pump that I pour my foundation into)