My best friend uses it and lives by it. It ain't cheap, but she said she'll never go back. And honestly, it looks great on her. Her skin looks flawless and you barely have to use any.

But no makeup's worth that kind of dough, in my opinion. I'm in the minority, surely. The stuff's very popular.

Both my mom and ex-bitchinlaw tried it and both loved it. They didn't stick with it because of the cost.

I've never tried it. I barely wear any makeup on my face. I feel like I'm smothering if I do.

hokie said:

@ ex-bitchinlaw. I don't wear much makeup myself. Guess I kind of like "the natural" look.

I've used, it made my skin really itchy, I think its the talc in it. I need a lot of coverage and this makeup just didn't do it for me so I went back to MAC .
It does give a nice glow to the skin, first time I put it on people noticed a difference

I've used, it made my skin really itchy, I think its the talc in it. I need a lot of coverage and this makeup just didn't do it for me so I went back to MAC .
It does give a nice glow to the skin, first time I put it on people noticed a difference

veronikka said:

Oh hell no. I've wanted to try it for a while, but my skin is super sensitive, so I'm not even gonna mess with this.



I hardly ever wear makeup though. And that Bare Minerals stuff is kinda expensive. Fuck that.

Just wondering if they're as great as the commercials say they are. The ads make it sound like this makeup is the greatest thing ever invented. Just wondering if this is just a way for people to buy their products, or if it is, in fact, true.

Both my mom and ex-bitchinlaw tried it and both loved it. They didn't stick with it because of the cost.

I've never tried it. I barely wear any makeup on my face. I feel like I'm smothering if I do.

hokie said:

me too

plus you dont need make up dear!

psychodelicide said:

Oh god. I hate her. She did me so wrong. Long story and not for this thread. But yes...bitch suits her to a T and I don't call anyone that. I don't dislike anyone else that much.


I like the natural look too. But I'm sure they make some natural looking stuff. I thought I just saw the stuff in Target, but I'm not sure.

I've used, it made my skin really itchy, I think its the talc in it. I need a lot of coverage and this makeup just didn't do it for me so I went back to MAC .
It does give a nice glow to the skin, first time I put it on people noticed a difference

veronikka said:

Oh hell no. I've wanted to try it for a while, but my skin is super sensitive, so I'm not even gonna mess with this.



I hardly ever wear makeup though. And that Bare Minerals stuff is kinda expensive. Fuck that.

psychodelicide said:

Nope have not

What is it suppose to do for you???

hokie said:

I hate difficult in-laws, they can make your life miserable. Need to check Target, see if that makeup is there.

hokie said:

I hate difficult in-laws, they can make your life miserable. Need to check Target, see if that makeup is there.

psychodelicide said:

According to my friend (and a at that), it's cheapest to buy direct from their website. Not sure if she's right, but considering the price, it's probably best to avoid paying a markup price.

Then again, if they're on clearance or something, you might pay less.



In conclusion, this post is useless.

psychodelicide said:

Actually I'm referring to my ex sister-in-law. The in-laws thankfully were nice.

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-8117098-8478228?ie=UTF8&search-alias=target&index=target&field-browse=1038576&ref=sr%5Fbx%5F1%5F1&viewID=drill-down&field-original-keywords=bare%20essentuals&store=&field-keywords=bare%20escentuals&page=1



Here is what I saw....


It looks like only the eye stuff...???

I have the sheer cover powders

I do not wear makeup a lot and like more natural coverage

I like it when my skin is in balance

I bought some small sample sizes 1st to try it ( e-bay )

I bought Clinique foundation as well recently and like that when my skin is in it dry phases ( it costs more tough )

I prefer the sheer cover mineral powders overall


skin edit
[Edited 6/20/08 20:00pm]

Most companies have mineral make up now. So, why not try some of those if you want? They aren't as expensive as the "Bare Escentuals".

hokie said:

If you notice, the spelling is a bit different. Instead of it being spelled "Essentials", it's spelled "Escentuals ". Must be Target's own "version" of the Bare Essentials makeup.