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!
Emily
May 25, 2008 at 7:27 am
I have been wanting to try this for months. It has been on my wish list and now that I am out of several of my clinique products, it finally makes financial sense to try it as well. So glad to see a good review from someone I know (even if it is only virtually!!). We were RIGHT AT the Ulta store in Cary which carries the starter kit and I completely forgot to go in so I am bummed…but I will either pick it up or order it this week!
themama
May 26, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Emily, I have some extra that came in my starter kit if you want to check it out…mine came with both Light and Fairly Light, and Light is way too pale for me so I won’t ever use it. If you’re fair skinned, it may work for you. Plus I got some extra brushes, and all of the stuff I can’t/won’t use is still unopened and sealed. I’m happy to pass it on, along with the DVD.
Emily
May 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Sorry I haven’t had a chance to respond to your email! That was so nice of you to offer. I actually ordered the starter kit online right after I read your post. I got free shipping so it was even better than going to the store! I will probably need Light. If you know someone else that would like to try it, please do so…but if it works for me and it is just going to sit in your cabinet, I would love to have it!
Thanks for your generosity!
themama
May 29, 2008 at 9:48 am
Let me know if the Light works for you and I’ll be happy to pass it on!