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[westindiesangel]

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Originally Posted by xiahe

And would a primer help with my pores? I have a sample of Smashbox Photofinish primer (the oil-free kind) but I have never used it...does anyone have a favorite primer? are the BE primers good?

The Photofinish Light is really good at minimizing pores, and it's nice and lightweight too. Regular Photofinish is really nice too if you don't need oil-free, it leaves your skin soo silky! Clinique has a Pore Minimizer line that's good too (I use the Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control), and they have an Instant Perfector and a lotion that do the same thing as well. Overall I like Photofinish Light, so use that since you have a sample and see if you like it too!

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by westindiesangel

Is it ok to use baby shampoo on the BE brushes? I want them to last so I want to take good care of them...I also have a brush cleanser by a company named Quo (I think it's only available in Shoppers Drugmarts in Canada)...

BE brushes are going to be awful and scratchy no matter what you clean them with. But, yes, in general baby shampoo is fine.

[westindiesangel]

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Originally Posted by InspiredBlue

BE brushes are going to be awful and scratchy no matter what you clean them with. But, yes, in general baby shampoo is fine.

Lol. I don't find them to be that bad, but I've only used them twice so far. Anyway, I have no choice because I simply don't have the funds to be buying a ton of brushes...although I'd like to. :P

I have another q....they have All-Over Face Colours and then Soft Focus All-Over Face Colours. What are the point of these? They say they give you a more soft and diffused look, but couldn't you just achieve that with the right brush and blending?

[monter]

I've been using the regular Bare Minerals in Fairly Light for probably about a year now - I'm starting trying the Matte today. I've read reviews in various places; some say that with the Matte, using the Mineral Veil is optional/unnecessary? Anyone that wears the Matte or girls that work at BE - thoughts?

I can definitely say that even just wearing the Matte for two minutes, the pores in my cheeks are less noticeable. Hoorah! We'll see how long that effect lasts, though.

Edit: Question about brushes - I don't really have a problem with my Flawless Face from my kit being scratchy, but I picked up a Mini Buki somewhere along the way that is definitely scratchy. Any suggestions for maybe non-BE brushes that will be good with BE and will give me fuller coverage than the Flawless Face? Or should I just go to the store and feel a couple Bukis until I find one that isn't so scratchy? My sister has one that is fine, so I know it's not ALL of them...

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by monter

I've been using the regular Bare Minerals in Fairly Light for probably about a year now - I'm starting trying the Matte today. I've read reviews in various places; some say that with the Matte, using the Mineral Veil is optional/unnecessary? Anyone that wears the Matte or girls that work at BE - thoughts?

I can definitely say that even just wearing the Matte for two minutes, the pores in my cheeks are less noticeable. Hoorah! We'll see how long that effect lasts, though.

Edit: Question about brushes - I don't really have a problem with my Flawless Face from my kit being scratchy, but I picked up a Mini Buki somewhere along the way that is definitely scratchy. Any suggestions for maybe non-BE brushes that will be good with BE and will give me fuller coverage than the Flawless Face? Or should I just go to the store and feel a couple Bukis until I find one that isn't so scratchy? My sister has one that is fine, so I know it's not ALL of them...

I feel like a broken record here, but: Everyday minerals makes a nice kabuki and a flat top kabuki for fuller coverage.
If you're going to order from them, they also have a good mineral concealer you could try, and the eye kabuki is good for application.

[Dr_Girlfriend]

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Originally Posted by monter

I've been using the regular Bare Minerals in Fairly Light for probably about a year now - I'm starting trying the Matte today. I've read reviews in various places; some say that with the Matte, using the Mineral Veil is optional/unnecessary? Anyone that wears the Matte or girls that work at BE - thoughts?

I can definitely say that even just wearing the Matte for two minutes, the pores in my cheeks are less noticeable. Hoorah! We'll see how long that effect lasts, though.

Edit: Question about brushes - I don't really have a problem with my Flawless Face from my kit being scratchy, but I picked up a Mini Buki somewhere along the way that is definitely scratchy. Any suggestions for maybe non-BE brushes that will be good with BE and will give me fuller coverage than the Flawless Face? Or should I just go to the store and feel a couple Bukis until I find one that isn't so scratchy? My sister has one that is fine, so I know it's not ALL of them...

It's hit and miss with the BE kabuki. Mine was scratchy but my mother's wasn't. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my MAC 182. If you wan't something that covers less area and would be more precise, I'd say either the MAC 109 or 183.
Hope I got that right with the 183... the small bronzing brush? Also, is it LE?
If it's not available then there's the Benefit Bronzing Brush. HTH!

OH YEAH! The Alima Pure #25. It's got the longer handle and I feel that gives more control. Used it for a while until it was lost after a move.

[nursee81]

did anyone buy the TSV from QVC for BE? I ordered it & I'm hoping the brush are good. It seemed like a good value I got it on AD but will be canceling if its not worth it.

[ashleymullins71]

I love Bare Minerals

[ashleymullins71]

Ive heard so many good things about the rare minerals line from bare escentuals. i think im gonna try that out since i have loved bare minerals so much.