Since my oldest is on the mend (I think…fever has gone down now and he certainly *acts* like he’s feeling better!) it’s time for a little frivolous fun. Let’s talk cosmetics.
I’ve mentioned my problem skin before. Though good skin care helps some, make-up has to do a lot of work, too. It’s not perfect, but I love my bareMinerals. There may be comparable, less expensive products out there but nothing I’ve tried has worked quite as well. I spent a few weeks trying a different brand that is available at places like drug stores and Target and it just wasn’t the same. So I placed an order with Sephora on Sunday and it will be here today, thank heavens. I’ve been lost without my good make-up. I use the concealer, powder, blush, eye shadow, and mineral veil regularly. I ordered a Starter Kit this time so I could get new brushes and it looks like it will have some things that I haven’t tried yet.
I’ve loved my bareMinerals so much that I’ve branched into more items from the Bare Escentuals line. Their Buxom Lips glosses are very nice, and I added a Quick Stick to my last order, so we’ll see how that goes as well.
If you want to try it out, Sephora has tons of starter kits/palettes and their prices are reasonable. If you join their Beauty Insider club, you get some pretty nice samples every time you spend $100. I chose a Murad Intense Resurfacing Peel this time and can’t wait to see what it does for my skin. Even if you don’t join the club, you get free shipping over $50 and 3 free samples of your choice every time you place an order, plus free returns either by mail or in the store. (Sanford people — there’s a Sephora at Southpoint in Durham or Crabtree Valley in Raleigh.)
And yes, there are infomercials out there for bareMinerals/Bare Escentuals. It’s sold on at least one of the shopping channels, too. Don’t let that scare you away…it really is good stuff!
