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care to post any before and afters?

I like it a lot, too - but $25 just for the foundation is a bit much for me sometimes since I’m on such a strict budget. Still, my very breakout prone skin responds much better to it than any other makeup.

The only other problem is that I find it a bit messy and a little time consuming to apply. I sometimes wonder how much powder I’ve inhaled since I started using it - and I often have to dust myself off after (and it’s not from using too much - it’s from the “tap, tap, tap” before applying).

Hi everyone! I’m excited to see how many people have tried B.E. We’ll see about those before and afters…

D– here’s my little trick for keeping the whole process neat: applying very, very small amounts at a time. Instead of opening the jar and tapping some powder into the lid, I give the whole closed jar a few taps upside down, turn it over, and then open. Usually there is enough for 1/4 to 1/2 of my face in the lid. I swirl the brush in it until it’s gone, then, instead of tapping, I blow lightly into the brush to pack the minerals down into the bristles. Then it’s just buffing away, and repeating the process as necessary. A plus to this method — I never accidentally put on too much. Usually more buffing with a soft, thick brush gives me better results than adding more minerals.

i loveeeeeeeeee B/E!!!!

my sister turned me on to the bare minerals make up and the first time i tried it, i felt like i had to put more on, only b/c it felt like i had no make up on! but believe me, a little goes a long way…it’s great stuff! it takes me a little longer than my old make up (foundation stick and go), but it’s worth the time.

i use bare minerals… overall i like the feel, but i do feel like it’s messy and not the most convenient product, and i feel like it’s hard to figure out how much to use each time.

but, i like it significantly better than any foundation stick or liquid, and i never break out. it’s hit or miss - sometimes it looks like the coverage is smooth and good, but other times it doesn’t look like anything is on, and doesn’t hide my flaws… but perhaps it’s because i still have to figure out how to use it.

part of me thinks it’s because i need to get a better brush than the one it comes with in the starter kit.

love love LOVE this stuff and have been using B.E. for over 3 years. I’ve gotten my family and friends hooked on B.E. too! It’s important to make sure your face is well-moisturized (but not greasy) before applying and it really blends into your skin. I use Smashbox Photo Finish before buffing it on.

I’ve also started using their concealers (Bisque, Summer Bisque) under my eyes and am very impressed with the staying power and how natural-looking it is (unlike many cakey under-eye concealers).

In my search for wedding makeup, I also tried BE. Unfortunately, it irritated my skin. (It seems like everything does when it stays on for more than a few hours.. grrrrr)

Even if my skin was not so sensitive, I would not have used BE for my wedding makeup. I took some photos of myself using flash, and BE did not photograph well. It was too “glowy” in an eerie way. I think the minerals reflect light.

So be sure to test out BE using flash photography! Good luck.

I use bare minerals too! I don’t wear make-up too often, so I don’t really know much about it (well, foundation at least). And I’ve always had a hard time finding the right texture and color for myself. Bare minerals ended up being perfect for me.

i have it but i use it sparingly, more or less.