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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 .

  Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner 10/14/2008 02:12:00 PM

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OK, so here's what happened. I usually get this $3 kohl eyeliner pencil from Rite Aid in black. It goes on fine, but after working all day, my flirty little wings turn into black teardrops. Not a surprise.
Anyway, I went back to restock several times, but it was always out. I've bought other colors, but I need BLACK!!! Then, I saw this item on Sephora.com. I read the reviews and decided to splurge. It's Clinique's Brush-On Cream Liner ($14.50). They offer it in three colors: black honey, deep brown or true black. It comes with a tiny brush and a pot of cream. It's waterproof, long-wearing and opthamologist-tested. In short, I LOVE IT. No smudging unless I choose to! It's easy to put on and stays on. Plus, I can chuck that stupid sharpener that keeps spilling crap all over my makeup bag.
I do, however, humbly make a suggestion to the powers that be at Clinique. Why not make it into a little compact with a little mirror and a little compartment for the brush? I guess the point is that you don't need to take it with you because that one application lasts all day. Well, I'd still like to bring it in my purse, just in case.

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♥Eve Villain on 10/14/2008 02:12:00 PM

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mm! nice review, eve! I think I'm going to try it out - I'm due for a new eyeliner soon... thanks for the tip!

ps - maybe you can post a photo of one of you wearing it? like: with vs without? thought that would be a nice touch... :D

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Monday, February 25, 2008 .

  Wave Hello! 2/25/2008 12:32:00 PM


To the new Neutrogena product called the Wave. I saw the commercials with Vanessa Hudgens and saw some reviews online. It looked pretty interesting, so I went out and got one from Target for about $11. It's a little vibrating device (no, not like the one under your bed... hehe) that you turn on to deep cleanse your face. Here's what Neutrogena claims their little Wave can do:
  • the gentle vibrations help open pores so the foam can penetrate deeper to remove more dirt, oil, and make up
  • cleans 10X deeper than traditional face washing
  • comes with textured pads to remove layers of dead skin cells - leaving 100% of girls with softer, smoother skin after just ONE use.
  • so gentle, you can use it every day
  • if you use it every day, your skin will start to produce less oil
The pros: The steps to using this little thing is quite easy. It comes with 14 pads that you attach to the head of the device. Put under running water to activate the soap. Then, turn it on and massage over face!
I liked the Wave, because it feels really good when it vibrates your face. It really does feel like there's more circulation and deep cleans. My skin did get softer after the first use.

The cons: I didn't know how to remove my eye makeup! It says to avoid eye areas, but ummm how am I supposed to remove my eye makeup?? I tried to remove my eye makeup with this thing, and it made my eye sting so bad!! (don't try this at home)
You have to buy refills for the pads. But if you think of it this way, it's like buying new face wash every 30 days (refills are pack of 30).

How I really feel: I would compare this to a vibrating toothbrush. You don't really need it, and it doesn't help TOO much, but it's nice to have! It feels good using it :)

Rating:3 out of 5

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♥saysay on 2/25/2008 12:32:00 PM

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I think these types of products are fascinating. Have you tried out Dove's SkinVitalizer? I think it's similar to the Wave. I haven't tried it myself, but I'm always tempted to. You can find a $3.50 coupon on their website: http://www.dove.us/your_face/default.asp

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Saturday, February 23, 2008 .

  I'm a Believer 2/23/2008 04:42:00 PM

The bad news is that it's 20 bucks for an 8oz bottle. The good news is it works. This stuff is good! I'm glad I gave Purity Made Simple a chance. Philosophy's facial cleanser and makeup remover in one makes washing my face a really enjoyable experience. And no, nobody paid me to say that.
I almost bought the stuff sometime ago because it got such great reviews on drugstore.com. By the way, drugstore.com and beauty.com are great places to order beauty products online. You can rate and review products as well as read other people's reviews. But I guess online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. The conspiracy theorist in me thinks that most reviews may be fake and written by marketers.
Anyway, I didn't go through with ordering it and finally caved at Sephora the other day. I'm pretty impressed. My skin felt so clean, refreshed and soft. I massaged it in all over my face as well as over my eyelids and it removed ALL my makeup. LOVE IT! It's expensive, but if it actually improves my skin, then it's worth it! I'm so sucked in, I recently ordered Philosophy Save Me, a nighttime skin treatment. I won't even tell you how much that was yet. I also want to try their Makeup Optional Skincare Kit. If you've tried any of these products, please share your thoughts. I'll be testing Save Me out and writing about it soon.


Product: Philosophy's Purity Made Simple

What it is: Facial cleanser & makeup remover in one step

I loved: It really removed all makeup. It makes my face feel so soft and clean that I look forward to using it.

Not too crazy about: The PRICE! I'll let you know how long this $20 8 ounce bottle lasts me.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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Friday, February 8, 2008 .

  Flawless Face 2/08/2008 04:15:00 PM
There are two concealers to DIE FOR. First one, BOI-ING Concealer by BENEFIT. The consistency is creamy yet not too thin. It gives you very very good coverage. The second one is Laura Mercier's Secret Concealer. Oh my goodness. This concealer hides EVERYTHING! Whether it's a big pimple to dark under eye circles, it does the job and damn well. The key though is to use a concealer brush. You can get concealer brushes almost anywhere that sells make up. It's my best friend and it can be yours too :)
Also, make sure your skin is moisturized before you use concealer because you don't want your skin to get flaky. Another tip: If you're trying to hide something major, put concealer under AND over your foundation.
The Benefit concealer is about $18 and the Laura Mercier is $22.

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♥saysay on 2/08/2008 04:15:00 PM

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Hi. I have 2 comments unrelated to this post. But first let me say I really do enjoy reading your blog. It's great to read about different beauty products and techniques on a level that's easy to relate to. On to the comments/suggestions:

1. Maybe you can put a separate message board or forum somewhere on your blog so people can leave requests or suggestions for discussion topics. I had hoped to do so in your message box on the left-hand column but it only leaves you so much room to write. So it left me with putting my suggestion/request in this comment section, where it is unfortunately unrelated to the original post.
2. Could you please discuss lipsticks, glosses, or stains that do not come off easily? I've always wondered what is the best to use when going, for example, on a date. I'd want to be able to put something on my lips that wouldn't come off on my boyfriend when I kiss him. Maybe even something that tasted good? That might be a stretch, so I'd settle on something that wouldn't come off easily.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at Mon Feb 11, 12:29:00 PM PST  

I had a huge pimple on my nose Friday and this girl (saysay) put on some magic powder that made it go away. At first I thought, oh great now my pimple's gonna get bigger tomorrow morning. Turns out, the stuff she put on my pimple reduced the oil I normally extract from being a regular sweaty male. My pimple is now all gone and none of the pics we took on Friday showed any sign of a enormous red ZIT! Thanks SaySay~

By Blogger Master Wong, at Mon Feb 11, 01:53:00 PM PST  

Hey anonymous.. I am working on a blog about lipsticks/lipglosses..
and Master wong.. hahhaha... u make me laugh :)

By Blogger saysay, at Mon Feb 11, 01:57:00 PM PST  

Thanks for the suggestions, Anonymous. I'm working on getting a message board set up. We're always open to suggestions and input.

By Blogger Eve Villain, at Mon Feb 11, 02:53:00 PM PST  

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008 .

  Va Va Voom 2/05/2008 10:33:00 AM




Some people may envy Asians with sleek, straight hair. But as an Asian girl with straight hair, I actually envy girls with thick, voluminous hair. I guess the grass does look greener on the other side! There are a few ways to achieve this look. I went in to my hair stylist, and I told her that I wanted volume. She always gives me this cut called Disconnected Layers. It really does help a lot. It doesn't make my hair go flat. Then, I use this product called BODY by Sebastian. You spray it into the roots of your hair when it's damp and blow dry to finish. Your hair WILL have volume. I have to use it every time I go out to parties or out at night. It gives you a little extra sexiness ;)

For those of you that have thick wavy hair and want it sleek and straight, try this product. It's called PUREOLOGY Antifade Complex SuperStraight Relaxing Serum. Haha. Long name, I know. I haven't tried it personally, but I've heard so many good things about it. The reviews are really good, and people say it really works. All you have to do is apply it to damp hair and blow dry it with a brush or flat iron it. The cool thing about it is that it doesn't contain any alcohol and protects your hair from UVA/UVB and thermal damage.

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♥saysay on 2/05/2008 10:33:00 AM

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I need some of that spray to make my hair look and feel thin. My hair's getting thick like Wolverine. LOL

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Monday, January 28, 2008 .

  It Feels Like Candy - And Not in a Good Way 1/28/2008 07:32:00 PM
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When I don't get the chance to shop at Sephora or MAC, I tend to get my stuff at the local drugstore or even Walmart & Target. I'm on the beauty- on-a -budget deal right now.
That being said, I went out and bought Revlon's new Pinch Me Gel Blush in Peach Afterglow for a whopping $12.80. It's supposedly a sheer gel blush. Well it was a little too sheer and very disappointing. I wanted to look flushed like a child who spent the afternoon running around under the sun. In reality, it looked and felt like I melted some Jolly Rancher candy and rubbed it on my face. Actually, Jolly Rancher might've given me more color. Maybe I got the wrong color. The pump design also received a thumbs down for me. The first time I tried dispensing the gel, it was dried up and stiff. So I pressed the dispenser again - more hardened gel. So eager to try it out, I pushed it one more time and guess what? An entire crapload came out. So I'm sorry Revlon. If you're going to charge me 13 bucks for blush, you have to do better than that.
Fortunately, I can return it to my local Rite Aid. They've got a money back guarantee for cosmetics which I think is just super, especially since there are no testers for drugstore cosmetics. You can check if the Rite Aid near you has this same promotion going on at www.riteaid.com. Look up your local store and check it's Weekly Circular.

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♥Eve Villain on 1/28/2008 07:32:00 PM

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Ooh. Thanks for the warning. But honestly, I've always wanted to use those cheek stains, but I could never find a good one. I think all of them kinda made my skin a little blotchy. I feel like it's harder to apply then traditional blush... Do you have suggestions for any good brands?

By Blogger Unknown, at Tue Jan 29, 12:08:00 PM PST  

There's something called BENETINT. It's from benefit.. it's a liquid cheek stain. It gives you a natural flushed look and stays on really long.. I tried it before.. But you know me, I like the dark dramatic bronze type blushes.. haha

By Blogger saysay, at Tue Jan 29, 12:25:00 PM PST  

i want one of those blushes that gives you a shimmer glow all day and doesn't look super obvious.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008 .

  Japanese Shampoo 1/23/2008 10:30:00 AM
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Finding the perfect shampoo is quite hard for me. I've tried Herbal Essences, Dove, Tresemme, Loreal, VO5, you name it.... I've tried it. But none of them really did anything for my hair. I also heard that Dove tests their products on animals! That's a huge no no in my book. Also, these shampoos tend to dry my hair out and make it look frizzy.

Anyways, I came across Japanese shampoos and decided to try it out. It's called Naive Shampoo from a company called Kanebo. I instantly fell in love with it. It makes your hair so silky and smooth! Not only that, but it smells soOooOOo good! My favorite scent is the peach scent. I got it at a Japanese grocery chain, Mitsuwa. They have several here in Southern California. Those of you that don't live in SoCal or don't have a Japanese grocery store nearby, check this website out : www.pricehot.com. I can't explain to you what kind of website this is... But it's pretty neat! It's just a bunch of random stuff for sale. You can also find these products on Amazon.com and Ebay.com! Try it and tell me what you think!

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♥saysay on 1/23/2008 10:30:00 AM

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OH MAN! I've had such haaaard times with shampoo. I'm definitely going to try out this brand. But if I may... you two should really try Frederick Fekkai's "glossy" shampoo and conditioner. He doesn't test on animals, and it makes your hair SO soft and manageable. The only downside is that the smell isn't a really great one. It's pretty normal.

By Blogger Unknown, at Wed Jan 23, 06:31:00 PM PST  

Ooh I've seen Fekkai at the store and was always meaning to try it out one day. I really love that peach shampoo scent though. I would get compliments from my coworkers about how good my hair smelled. Did you know that Kanebo makes peach body wash too? I was pretty addicted.

By Blogger Eve Villain, at Thu Jan 24, 07:47:00 PM PST  

Yeah.. I'm using the body wash and it's so bomb. Haha.. You really smell gooood

By Blogger saysay, at Fri Jan 25, 10:26:00 AM PST  

try the naive aloe vera.
smells really good.

By Anonymous Anonymous, at Fri Jan 25, 06:08:00 PM PST  

thanks for blogging about the Naive shampoo. I used it while I was in Japan (2 years ago) and loved what it did to my hair but couldn't for the life of me remember the name; thank goodness I rememebered the image on the product.

side note: I don't recommend anybody using www.pricehot.com website to order these products. They have false advertisements; they sell stuff they don't even have in stock and they don't even indicate that the items are not available. I placed my orders after reading about them here and after they took my money they had the guts to call me to tell me they were out of stock. I called them & wrote them an e-mail about getting my money back and they haven't return either my calls or e-mails.

By Blogger obsessed_mimiko, at Mon May 04, 08:24:00 PM PDT  

I just bought this shampoo at a Japanese grocery store in Denver. It is AH-mazing! You can even feel your hair getting softer as it's wet. And the scent is just lovely. I saw this in varieties of aloe, citrus, and I think lychee too. I'd like to try the matching conditioner, but they were all out in this scent. Either way they have me hooked as a regular buyer!

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 .

  Fiberwig Mascara 1/15/2008 05:28:00 PM
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imju fiberwig mascara
While we're on the subject of mascaras, have you tried Imju Fiberwig? Don't get me wrong, I 've LOVEd LOVEd Lancome Definicils since the day Say introduced me to it, but I think this one is pretty cool too. It's good for daytime wear. Okay, I never tried this actual one which is Japan's number one selling mascara. I tried a really good knock off from Taiwan. Winne showed it to me. She said it was really good. I bought it and it was 12 bucks there. That's really expensive for Taiwan and for a knock-off. You can buy the real thing at Sephora.com for $22. Anyway, I never realized it was a knock-off until I saw the Imju version on Sephora. It did work though and didn't clump. It gave me thick soft lashes and was easy to take off.

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♥Eve Villain on 1/15/2008 05:28:00 PM

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My sister's friend Misaki is from Japan and she actually uses this mascara.. She said it's really popular in Japan and she loves it.
This is on my list of new mascaras to try!

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  Are they Fake or Real?!!?! 1/15/2008 02:32:00 PM
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lancome definicils


Lashes that is...
After putting on your foundation, blush, eye -shadow, lipstick... mascara is like the cherry on top! I feel so feminine and pretty with thick, long lashes. Some of us are not blessed like Angelina Jolie or something and need a little help in that department. I don't think you need to spend that much on mascara. You can find really good ones like Maybelline's XXL Volume+Length mascara. It's the 2 step mascara, base coat and mascara coat. Putting on the base coat first, then applying the mascara while the base coat is still wet gives you an amazing effect. Trust!

But I must say... My all time favorite mascara has got to be the LANCOME Definicils. Lancome has many other types of mascaras too. I tried the Lancome Hypnose mascara, but honestly, the original (Definicils) is hands down the best mascara. It doesn't clump like most mascaras do, it really lengthens your lashes, and it even curls them too! They almost look fake :) It runs around $20. It's a little pricey for a freakin mascara.. I know. You should try it out once, and see if you'll mind spending another $20 after it runs out. To me, it's totally worth it!!

P.S. I use the base coat underneath Lancome Definicils mascara too.

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♥saysay on 1/15/2008 02:32:00 PM

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Uh yeah, hi, it's me again. So what do you use for a base? I think Neutrogena is pretty good. The one that comes in the black tube. I think that the base coat helps with removal of waterproof mascaras.

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  Show Off Your Grillz - Part 2 1/15/2008 02:01:00 PM
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On the subject of teeth, I would also like to suggest whitening gum. My favorite is Trident White sugarless gum, Cool Colada flavor. It contains sorbitol. According to Trident, chewing two pieces after eating and drinking helps whiten teeth in as little as 4 weeks, strengthens teeth and prevents stains. It freshens your breath too. It does contain a milk derived ingredient for all those that are allergic. I also like that this candy coated gum comes in the pop-out foil wrapper. The ones wrapped in paper get all gooey and sticky and all over your purse. They need to rethink their packaging design for that one.
For how it works, check out Trident's cute little site.

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♥Eve Villain on 1/15/2008 02:01:00 PM

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Great suggestion! I always wondered why you would have a million of those gum packets around your house!! hahaha.. well, they sure are workin for you!

By Anonymous Anonymous, at Tue Jan 15, 02:52:00 PM PST  

Yeah, haha, everytime I go to the store and I see those three packs, I buy it. It's only $1.50 or something crazy.

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  Show off your Grillz 1/15/2008 10:14:00 AM
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I don't know about you guys, but my poor teeth goes through a lot. First nasty habit, SMOKING. I really need to quit! Any suggestions on how I can quit without getting mood swings and gaining weight?? I think I remember seeing a product that controls mood swings and weight gain for women who are trying to quit smoking..

Second nasty habit, drinking too much red wine. Well, EveVillian and I learned the hard way that drinking too much red wine makes you look like a freakin monster! One night, we're just hanging out with our friends drinking some red wine. Maybe three or four hours later,
we realized we drank almost 2 bottles of red wine. My boyfriend looks at me shocked! I asked him, "What's wrong?" And he says, "Did you guys look in the mirror?" So I go look in the mirror and Oh my god. My teeth were stained like a mother!! Actually, my whole mouth! It was a frightening moment. So ladies, don't drink a bottle of red wine to yourself.. right Eve?

Third nasty habit, drinking coffee every day. This is a hard one, because I do work in an office environment. I just feel weird if I don't drink coffee in the morning. Does anybody else agree? Coffee is kind of like a legal version of coke. It has a similar effect, but it's ok to drink coffee! Drink up people and be productive!

There are so many ways to whiten teeth nowadays. You can go to the dentist to get your teeth whitened, but who is willing to drop that much cash? So I think most of us turn to over the counter products such as Crest White Strips. I've tried Crest, and I didn't like it too much. You know, the chemical foams in your mouth and you end up swallowing some. It tastes nasty too! The end result? It works! It actually worked for me. I do this every 6 months. This time, I wanted to try the new Aquafresh White Trays. I saw the commercial, and it said that they use TRAYS instead of the strips. I thought to myself how neat that would be to just put on a tray instead of the strips barely sticking on to your teeth?? Well, I'm on my last day of the Aquafresh whitening and I can't even call it a tray! The trays are made out of the same material as the crest white strips. They are just bent in a way that makes it look like "trays." The foaming of the mouth is worse than Creststrips! I look and feel like a mad dog with the Aquafresh. The foaming of the mouth is so bad that I couldn't even leave it on for the full 30-45 minutes they require you to wear. I was so disappointed! From what I experienced, I would definitely go for the Crest White Strips instead of the Aquafresh's so called trays.

If you tried anything better or any suggestions on teeth whitening, make sure to leave your feedback!

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♥saysay on 1/15/2008 10:14:00 AM

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Hey, I was going to write about teeth whitening and once again, Say, you've beaten me to the punch!
Anyway, I love red wine. I don't care if I look like a vampire. Besides, it's better for you than beer! Get the good stuff, though...Not the cheap stuff. If you're worried about staining, do what we do now. Go for white wine.

Next, coffee. I love coffee, especially Starbucks. Who doesn't? But you know what? Green tea is better. You get the energy boost and ANTIOXIDANTS to go with it. They mix it with everything now too! The Arizona one is good (not the diet one). There's a Japanese hot one that I really like that also has roasted brown rice or roasted corn with it. It gives it a nice flavor I think. It makes me think of soup. It's really good with sushi. It's called Genmai cha.

About the white strips. Right now I'm on the Crest 5 minute ones, but I leave them on for 30 minutes. Hahaha. The insert in the box says that the 5 minute ones are more for upkeep. If you need more power than that, you need to go with Crest PREMIUM white. These are the 7 day miracle strips. Use them twice a day for 30 minutes a day. I think these are the best (also most expensive).

I've also tried the Listerine Dissolving Strips. At first I thought they hurt. Gum sensitivity. Maybe my gums are just unhealthy. I never flossed regularly, but now I'm constantly flossing, which by the way, makes your teeth look whiter too. Anyway, I got used to the Listerine one. I like how it was easy and you can just forget about them after you put them on. It doesn't too bad of an aftertaste. I haven't tested them out properly, because I was still a social smoker during the time I was using them. With that in mind, they worked okay. My biggest complaint was getting them out of the dang wrapper and on to my teeth! It makes up for not having to remove them. I don't know, Listerine. If you want to send me another box (for free), I'll be glad to test them out again. Hahaha.

Now that I've quit smoking completely, I'm on Crest 5 minute strips. They work well. Plus, both top and bottom strips come in a single wrapper.

Has anyone tried the generic version, like the half-priced Rite Aid one? I want to know if those are good.

By Blogger Eve Villain, at Tue Jan 15, 06:01:00 PM PST  

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Monday, January 14, 2008 .

  Have you tried Bare Minerals? 1/14/2008 02:49:00 PM
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I am pretty sure most of you guys have heard of Bare -Minerals, but have you ever tried it? It's that infomercial that keeps saying "make up so pure, you can sleep in it." I tried Bare -Minerals about 4 years ago, but I couldn't keep up with the high prices being a broke college student. Four years later, I decided to give it another try! Sure enough, I fell in love with the product once again.

The start up kit runs about $60 on their website www.bareminerals.com. It comes with this pore-refining gel that covers up your pores giving you a flawless look. It also comes with 2 shades of their foundations which really looks like loose powder. You mix up the 2 colors to get that perfectly matched skintone (a huge problem in finding that perfect foundation!!). I tried so many different types of foundations, and I strongly believe that you need to spend a little more on foundation. It's ok to invest a little on foundation... Just budget on other things like lip gloss, eyeliner, shadows, mascara, etc...

These are the basic steps:
  • Prep your skin! Wash, Tone, Use their pore refining gel, and those of you who have dry skin put a little extra moisturizer because the gel tends to dry you out.
  • You swirl, tap, and buff the 2 foundation colors that you've mixed onto your face/neck.
  • If you still see spots and blemishes, conceal it with the same powder that you mixed. It comes with a concealer brush that really really conceals your spots.
  • The kit comes with a bronzer, but I feel like the color is way too deep. You can use your own like I do.
  • After all that, use the mineral veil finishing powder all over the face. It will help keep your make up stay put all day long!
I give this product a 9 out of 10. I say 9, because it does get a little messy! You have to mix loose powders! And also, the fact that it cost me $60 to start turned me off a bit. Besides these 2 cons, I can't think of any. I truly think this product can benefit girls of all ages and all skin types. It makes your skin feel so nice and look so flawless. It's so worth it. Give it a try, and I'm pretty sure you won't regret it.

Tip: You can actually find BareMinerals Products on Ebay! I think it runs about $40.


Source: www.bareminerals.com

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♥saysay on 1/14/2008 02:49:00 PM

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Bare Minerals usually is the first mineral makeup anyone tries since it's the most well known name. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's the BEST mineral makeup. The biggest negative is that their products contain bismuth oxychloride - which, although "technically" it can be called a mineral, it's not a naturally occuring mineral. It's a by-product of lead and copper processing! Many find it to be a skin irritant, causing itchiness.

Here's another mineral makeup company to try: Purely Cosmetics. Their mineral makeup is nothing but 100% pre, naturally occuring earth minerals. They contain no bismuth, there's no need to wear a mineral veil (which to me is just an excuse to make you buy a 2nd BM product), and the coverage is fantastic. I put it on at 6am, and it's still just as fresh when I go to bed. Unlike BM, they have several starter kits - but YOU get to choose the colors; not the company making some pre-made kit. They also sell sample sizes so that you can be sure to find the right shade before plunking down for a full size. They'll even custom blend for you!

Check them out - their website is www.PurelyCosmetics.com.

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