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Little Tuna	Bare Essentials Users, Help!	Lead	[-]
Posts: 636 (06/09/2009 11:27 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I'm a really non-fussy make-up kinda gal, but I'm pretty fair and look dead if I go make-up free every day. Most stuff is too heavy for my complexion, and I don't care enough to try everything until I find that perfect blend for me, so I'm thisclose to going the Bare Essentials route. My question is, should I get a basic starter kit AND the eyes/cheek/lip starter kit? Or just the first (even though it doesn't come with a "blush")? I do like to put on a bit more every once in awhile, but I didn't know if the two were a bit redundant?
Little Tuna		#1	[-]
Posts: 638 (06/10/2009 7:19 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Bump because no one loves me!
NickelodeonSucksLoL		#2	[-]
Posts: 4390 (06/10/2009 7:21 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Okay, what do both kits include and what is the price difference? I have the blush and to me it's just like any loose powder blush.
Little Tuna		#3	[-]
Posts: 639 (06/10/2009 7:33 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	First kit: bareMinerals LIMITED EDITION Getting Started Kit - Light $60 This set contains: - 0.06 oz bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in Fairly Light - 0.06 oz bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in Light - 0.06 oz bareMinerals Warmth All-Over Face Color - 0.06 oz bareMinerals Clear Radiance All-Over Face Color - 0.06 oz Mineral Veil - 2.3 fl oz bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper - Full Coverage Kabuki Brush - Flawless Application Face Brush - Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush - bareMinerals Refillable Mirrored Compact - How-to instructional DVD Second: bareMinerals® Get Started™: Eyes, Cheeks, Lips - Fair-To-Light - $49 This set contains: - 0.01 oz bareMinerals Winter White Eyecolor (winter white) - 0.01 oz bareMinerals Smoke Eyecolor (smoky taupe) - 0.01 oz bareMinerals Nurture Liner Shadow (plum taupe) - 0.02 oz bareMinerals Kiss Blush (pink shimmer) - 0.07 oz Dolly Mini Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish (dusty mauve) - Double-Ended Quick Color & Crease Brush - Heavenly Liner Brush -Tapered Blush Brush
NickelodeonSucksLoL		#4	[-]
Posts: 4395 (06/10/2009 7:37 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Dude, you should DEFINITELY get the limited edition one because the brushes are the shit and the Warmth and Mineral Veil are a must-have. The shadows and blushes are so average IMO, but get a few more opinions before making your decision I guess.
smurfgirl06		#5	[-]
Posts: 1442 (06/10/2009 7:38 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I'd start with the Getting Started kit and see if you like the foundation before you buy the eyes, cheeks, lips kit. You can always use other blushes with the foundation at first, or just buy a pot of "Glee" all over face cover and use that as blush, which is what I use as blush 99% of the time.
proudhebrew23		#6	[-]
Posts: 26581 (06/10/2009 7:38 PM) JJB Angel '04 Lance Fanatic '07 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Just get the normal basic kit. You mentioned that you're not a fussy makeup person, so a lot of the eye/cheeks/lips stuff will probably not be of much use to you. See how you like the regular all-over-face makeup first. I LOVE Bare Escentuals. It's the only makeup I trust. In fact, I just had to purchase the bisque from Sephora a minute ago because I'm running low. On a side note, make sure you get the bisque! It's a concealer and just wonderful.
Little Tuna		#7	[-]
Posts: 640 (06/10/2009 7:42 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Awesome, thanks guys! That helps a lot. I was just worried that I'll look like I have no color without a blush of some sort, but if the basic will cover that problem or I can use something else, I should be good to go. So the bisque is good? I was reading mixed reviews on it and wasn't sure. I tend to have dark under eye circles and random dark spots here and there, though, so I probably need something for that. Do you need a super awesome special brush with it, too?
proudhebrew23		#8	[-]
Posts: 26582 (06/10/2009 7:47 PM) JJB Angel '04 Lance Fanatic '07 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	The bisque is great. I don't know what your skin tone is or anything, but I use the multi-tasking bisque for light skin tones. There is one for very light tones (which would make me look like a vampire, I think), and then the summer one and so on for darker ones. Oh, and you just need to use the concealer brush that comes with your kit!
Little Tuna		#9	[-]
Posts: 641 (06/10/2009 7:59 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Good call! I'm very observant! Do these starter kits last a good bit, or are you really paying more for the brushes? It seems like the product sizes are teenie tiny.
proudhebrew23		#10	[-]
Posts: 26583 (06/10/2009 8:07 PM) JJB Angel '04 Lance Fanatic '07 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	My starter kit lasted me 6 months or so if I'm remembering correctly. I don't use the warmth (I'm too pale so it looks dumb) and I only started using the veil now, because I realized that hey, it actually keeps the makeup on in this heat. The products last for a long time because you aren't using a lot. And yes, a lot of the cost is for the brushes but those big ones are worth it too. Just a note, since you're new to BE! If you're interested in good eyeliner, look into their eyeliner-shadow. It's a powder, and you need a special brush for it. But instead of a BE eyeliner brush, I use one from target (by Sonia Kashuk). It was like $5 and so much better.
Little Tuna		#11	[-]
Posts: 642 (06/10/2009 8:09 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	You're so helpful! I'm Stephanie, btw. I really appreciate you taking pity on a BE newbie!
proudhebrew23		#12	[-]
Posts: 26584 (06/10/2009 8:14 PM) JJB Angel '04 Lance Fanatic '07 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Haha, no problem Stephanie. I'm more than happy to help pimp out BE because their products make my life complete or something. JJB is what convinced me to actually go ahead with buying it and I'm quite thankful for that. Hopefully you'll be as happy with it too! In general, there are so many different products they have that you aren't sure if you'll need or not need until you try it out. Like, the primer (rever-upper) it came with...I used for a while and then stopped. I felt like it was breaking me out and not making a difference in how it stayed on and I'm fine without it. Some people still prefer a primer though! It all depends on your skin.
Little Tuna		#13	[-]
Posts: 644 (06/10/2009 8:21 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I'm really most concerned with covering my dark spots, blending the occasional redness, and not looking cakey and flaky. My drugstore make up that I use now is always fine...for about an hour. But as the day wears on, I look so blown out and pale. The blush is always the first to go and I look dead. I just want more of a consistent product and I've heard that about BE, which is why I'm interested.
proudhebrew23		#14	[-]
Posts: 26586 (06/10/2009 8:27 PM) JJB Angel '04 Lance Fanatic '07 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	It's definitely not cake-y or flaky! This is the only stuff I've used that stays on for a useful amount of time. Like, if I'm going out after work, I'll reapply but I probably don't need to. I just feel better when I do. It honestly just gives you a really natural look. I've gotten a lot compliments on how great my skin is, and I'm just like "Thanks, but it's really just my makeup." Like, I don't have a lot of blemishes or anything but my skin tone is a bit uneven. This smooths me out and it looks just very natural.
JcItsgonnabeme		#15	[-]
Posts: 434 (06/10/2009 8:39 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	BTW- the clear radiance is the blush.

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