Wearing BE Mineral Veil over normal make up... I'm perfectly happy with the makeup I wear now, but after seeing ads and reading the reviews I'm curious. Does the BE Mineral Veil work well over normal makeup? ...or do you HAVE to wear the rest of the Bare Escentuals line for it to look great? I just don't think the price on the rest of the line is worth it if I am already content with what I know... Wearing BE Mineral Veil over normal make up... I'm perfectly happy with the makeup I wear now, but after seeing ads and reading the reviews I'm curious. Does the BE Mineral Veil work well... » Read More Wearing BE Mineral Veil over normal make up... I'm perfectly happy with the makeup I wear now, but after seeing ads and reading the reviews I'm curious. Does the BE Mineral Veil work well over normal makeup? ...or do you HAVE to wear the rest of the Bare Escentuals line for it to look great? I just don't think the price on the rest of the line is worth it if I am already content with what I know... « Show Less
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I wear it over Pur Minerals pressed powder foundation and love the effect! It works very well. I like that it softens the look of my makeup and gives it a glow.
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I have worn it over regular make up and it's fine. Also, I only use Clinique shadows and liner and have no issue mixing Clinique with BE foundation, either. It should work either way.
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I bought the BM starter kit and really only use the MV. I continue to wear my regular foundation that I have worn for years and still use the MV. I always used CornSilk pressed powder for shine control, but besides the fact that they dont make it anymore, I find that using the MV over my foundation is great! I go all day without blotting!
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Daniel, I don't use mineral make up but I did try it on eyeshadow and it did not work for me. Dry, it did nothing and damp it made my eyeshadow blotchy.
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It's mineral makeup. It's a concealer of all flaws. You can use it alone or on top of a base. I use it on top of their primer. It's the best thing ever created in the world of makeup
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Hi Kim Our products are of the highest quality and you do pay a little more for them, but we believe they are absolutely worth it. Our customers love the Eye & Mighty and we do offer a money back guarantee if you are not head over heels in love with it:) Head over to our Facebook page and look out for special offers & promotions. Look for Makeup Advisory:) Thank you KymKelly Bella & Bear
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I think I understand your question. I have wrinkles and my answer is that it provides great coverage, including on wrinkles (which I have plenty of) but it doesn't "settle" in to wrinkle lines in a "cakey" way if that's what you mean. It's smooth. This is why I love this makeup. It is provides really good coverage. Not all liquid makeups do that. Some of the other makeups are so "natural" that they absorb into the skin so much that in a few hours or sooner it doesn't look like I have any make up on. This blends beautifully on the skin and does not absorb itself away. Back to the wrinkle question: At least for my wrinkles, they don't become more noticeable when I apply this makeup and I love the way it looks. I think I understand your question. I have wrinkles and my answer is that it provides great coverage, including on wrinkles (which I have plenty of) but it doesn't "settle" in to wrinkle lines in a "cakey" way if that's what you mean. It's smooth. This is why I love this makeup. It is provides really good coverage. Not all liquid makeups do that. Some of the other makeups are so "natural" that they absorb into the skin so much that in a few hours or sooner it doesn't look like I have any make up on. This blends beautifully on the skin and does not absorb itself... » Read More I think I understand your question. I have wrinkles and my answer is that it provides great coverage, including on wrinkles (which I have plenty of) but it doesn't "settle" in to wrinkle lines in a "cakey" way if that's what you mean. It's smooth. This is why I love this makeup. It is provides really good coverage. Not all liquid makeups do that. Some of the other makeups are so "natural" that they absorb into the skin so much that in a few hours or sooner it doesn't look like I have any make up on. This blends beautifully on the skin and does not absorb itself away. Back to the wrinkle question: At least for my wrinkles, they don't become more noticeable when I apply this makeup and I love the way it looks. « Show Less
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It's light coverage. Having dealt with rosacea, I was afraid this wouldn't be enough cover for me. And if I look close in the mirror later in the day, I can see where the makeup's worn thinner in places. But surprisingly, it looks pretty darn good when I'm not staring into my 7x magnifying mirror =D I've been experimenting with lots of different foundations over the last couple years, and I never expected something like this to become my go-to, but it is. Go figure, I just spent over $40 on an Estee Lauder, and it doesn't look as good as this. But yes, it is light. And I don't consider it "buildable." Maybe because I use moisturizer underneath, but if I try to layer more foundation on, it goes streaky. It's light coverage. Having dealt with rosacea, I was afraid this wouldn't be enough cover for me. And if I look close in the mirror later in the day, I can see where the makeup's worn thinner in places. But surprisingly, it looks pretty darn good when I'm not staring into my 7x magnifying mirror =D I've been experimenting with lots of different foundations over the last couple years, and I never expected something like this to become my go-to, but it is. Go figure, I just spent over $40 on an Estee Lauder, and it doesn't look as good as this. But yes, it is light. And I don't consider it... » Read More It's light coverage. Having dealt with rosacea, I was afraid this wouldn't be enough cover for me. And if I look close in the mirror later in the day, I can see where the makeup's worn thinner in places. But surprisingly, it looks pretty darn good when I'm not staring into my 7x magnifying mirror =D I've been experimenting with lots of different foundations over the last couple years, and I never expected something like this to become my go-to, but it is. Go figure, I just spent over $40 on an Estee Lauder, and it doesn't look as good as this. But yes, it is light. And I don't consider it "buildable." Maybe because I use moisturizer underneath, but if I try to layer more foundation on, it goes streaky. « Show Less
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It depends on your skin quality and how much coverage you want. It's really light. I pair it with a solid loose powder on days I want really light coverage and that works fine. I've also paired it with mineral powder as well for a bit more coverage. Personally, I would think foundation on top might be a bit much.
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I wear Bare Minerals make up , and i have only used it over my mineral veil, and i only use it on my cheeks and sometimes the bridge of my nose.
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Apply it OVER the mineral makeup and blend it well. The effect will not be good if you place makeup over it.
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I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good with BE look amazing. To date, though the best product I have found for aging skin is in fact Lancome. I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good... » Read More I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good with BE look amazing. To date, though the best product I have found for aging skin is in fact Lancome. « Show Less
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im 19 and i will admit that i have the young soft elastic skin naturally due to my youth..but i use Bare Minerals and it makes me look like i have air brushed skin..muuuch better than ANY makeup EVER before..my grandma is 63 and doesnt wear makeup but i put bare minerals on her once and now she asks me everytime she goes anywhere to due her makeup again.i will use this my entire life!for the beautiful women beginning to age, you are still beautiful in your elder age..windows of wisdom i call u.
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I too am concerned about ingredients, particularly the use of paraben preservatives after the '04 Japanese study showing increased aging of the skin when exposed to sunlight after a tiny amount of paraben (a preservative in most cosmetics) was included. Bare Escentuals says they are preservative free, but a list of the ingredients in Mineral Veil says that they use both Methylparaben and Propylparaben in that. Any insights?
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Absolutely! You won't find a better moisturizer for under makeup (except perhaps for jojoba oil, which is the most like human skin oils). I wear only natural powders in small amounts but my friends who wear more foundation tell me they like to apply the moisturizer right out of the shower and then wait 5-10 minutes before applying makeup to be sure the oil soaks in. I've had no issues whatsoever with my bare minerals and I swear I look younger!
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Yes. That is exactly how I wear it. It isn't quite enough coverage for me to wear it alone, but it helps your foundation look smooth and stay on longer (I think...at least for me).
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I just bought all the BE and I am not totally satisfied. I will keep playing with the brushes and minerals. But I too have large pores and was horrified to see them look twice as big, when I tried to apply it myself. When I went to the BE store in Dallas this afternoon, they applied it. My pores didn't look big then, so I will keep trying. I thought about using a water mist spray to set in better. But if what others are saying about the staying power is true, I may be defeating the coverage.
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It's light coverage. Having dealt with rosacea, I was afraid this wouldn't be enough cover for me. And if I look close in the mirror later in the day, I can see where the makeup's worn thinner in places. But surprisingly, it looks pretty darn good when I'm not staring into my 7x magnifying mirror =D I've been experimenting with lots of different foundations over the last couple years, and I never expected something like this to become my go-to, but it is. Go figure, I just spent over $40 on an Estee Lauder, and it doesn't look as good as this. But yes, it is light. And I don't consider it "buildable." Maybe because I use moisturizer underneath, but if I try to layer more foundation on, it goes streaky.
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Thanks Reyes, this is very helpful. Thanks to you, I will be sure to give it plenty of time to dry. It sounds like might not give me exactly the visual effect I was hoping for, but I will end liking it for the way it makes my face feel (which is what it is really suppose do to.) I will try it out this weekend. Thanks again.