I have very light skin, what color of bare escentuals do I need?
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I too am very pale. I use medium beige. The lighter shade made me look like a ghost. Then I finish with warmth. It's an all over type blush. I use it on my cheek bones. I have been using Bare Escentuals for over 10 years now. I wouldn't use anything else. The ones you see in stores that have mineral in their names do not compare. I'm always told I have beautiful skin, I'm 61 years old.
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I also, am a pain warrior! I also, was on disability and left a very high paying position in medicine. I will pray for you and please know I do know how it feels to be in pain. I walk beside you as far as that goes. It sure is not fun and the older one gets the harder it is to cope and do things. But , we get through it!
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I pray u find the color combination that is right for you. I 63 years old and have used Acani and Bare Minerals for many years. May God Bless you and angels guide you .
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I would get the lightest color. In the summer I a color a step up from the one I use in the winter. Hope this helps.it is best to get summer bisque and mineral veil to go along with the base color in my opinion. I have splotchy skin. So I use several bare mineral products and when I do my skin looks radiant.
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Use the #2 shade(its the darkest one in this bb line) its still pretty light tho but as it oxidizes it'll blend into your skin tone a bit better.
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Translucent is very very light. Almost white. I think creamy natural would work for you. But if you are extremely fair translucent would probably work. I've never used bare minerals so can't offer a comparison.
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they have different shades. but if you're light skinned I would recommend their original banana powder. it should look great on you..
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Beige is most popular and you change the shade to match your skin with the lightner/darkner included. Blush would be if you have more red in your skin tone.... honey would be if you have more yellow sking tones.
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I would recommend it for lighter skin tones. I'm pretty fair & it even lightens me up a bit.
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080 would be way too light for you. I use 090 Deeper. 080 is much too light and ashy on me and I'm about the same complexion as Halle Berry or Rihanna. There is Deepest 095 the darkest colour available. It's similar to Revlon Colorstay in Cappuccino. Try that one.
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If you wear classic ivory in other foundations, then that's what you should get here too. The shade that's one lighter is porcelain ivory, but that's very light. Hope that helps.
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Hi, it depends if your skin has red or yellow undertone, for light skin we don't recommend the earth brown or caramel blend.Light skin types will need more of the mineral blend and less of the pigment blend, until it matches your skin tone. You can add additional titanium dioxide for sun protection but it will also add more coverage, unless you're using micronized titanium dioxide. SPF has not been determined as it varies, depending how much mineral base is used.
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I'm olive skin tone and the medium was way too light.I guess it depends on the color of your skin.
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Lindsay, We deal globally, and we would like to know what kind of ethnicity you are before giving you an answer, however here's some technical details of two colors we have 1. N21 cool vanila natural (for light to medium skin tone) 2. N23 cool base natural (medium to dark skin tone) Perhaps we could recommend the first color. Thanks, TheMiracle
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I don't' know, just hold up to your arm and face and see which looks closest. I try to get closer to darker, as if I buy one and it is lighter than my skin tone, I look washed out. At least if it is darker you can look like you got some sun. and throw a lighter powder over it.
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I'm medium toned and use 23. I think this is most common shade for asians. However, if you have fair complexion, then 21 would work.
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You can try soft ivory or buff (the step down from the natural beige). The soft ivory may be too light on it's on, but you can actually mix the colors to create a color specific for you. With the yellow tone to your skin, you'll need to stay away from colors that tend to make the yellow appear greenish, stick with colors (pinks, not blue undertones). L'oreal has a really nice white finishing veil that can also be mixed with the natural beige. Another trick is to add a touch of the base to the lobes of your ears so that the makeup doesn't appear "maskish". Also, when applying, add a small amount to the neck in small downward strokes blending well, a dab in between the clavical area, and the bust to create a shadow and enhance. Hope this helps!!!...
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I have fair skin and ordered the lightest shade. For summer I think I'd prefer a little darker.... medium/light, or whatever it's called. Also, my skin is 75 yrs old, so I'm diluting with a little plain moisturizer to look more natural.
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Definitely use the medium. You can reapply to add depth of color. I think dark will be too much for fair skin.
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I got the darkest, I believe, which is Tan. I love it! Unless you're swarthy complected, this would be fine. It covers so perfectly and evens out the skin tone without being heavy and obvious.