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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Hi, I have the product and I think the spf is low. You can buy other minerals to add to it if you want a higher spf. You can match it to any skin color. I do really love this product, and it will last you a year or 2.
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I have fine lines and a few wrinkles and it seems to cover really well. However, I do put a light layer of Mineral powder foundation over my whole face after I touchup the "trouble" spots with the color science corrector. I believe this is meant to be use under your foundations to help smooth out your color before you add foundation on top. At least that is what I found to work best for me. I love this product and hope you will too.
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if you're a medium like Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston yes you use this, if product is a bit light then you can sweep a mineral bronzer over face and fine. But any darker like the character Elena (Nina Doborv) of Vampire Diaries , then this is too light for your skin tone. It does allow for build-ability which is great for more or less coverage and for the price , go for it!, Thanks for asking, hope the answer helps u.
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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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I'm the same way. It definitely blurs them and makes them less "oh snap, you've got adorable freckles!" than I enjoyed, but it didn't cover them entirely. I don't mean to plug another product here, but after years and years I just ended up using the Bare Escentuals (sp?) mineral veil with SPF 30 mixed with the original foundation. The mixing is important: it takes away the thickness of the foundation but is still weirdly sheer, so it evens my complexion without covering up my freckles. Took a couple of tries to get the ratios right, but hand to God, it's perfect.
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About three or four years ago, my face broke out and the dermatologist said it was Rosacea, gave me prescriptions and suggested that I try mineral makeup. This has worked perfect for me...it doesn't aggravate it at all. Just once in a while, I will have a flare up, but I love this makeup and I get compliments all the time on my complexion. Try it, I think you will thoroughly enjoy it. I also use the blush...I love it too!
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I used to buy this at Sephora, then they stopped selling it...I assumed all the formulas were the same, and ordered from Amazon. The Fiberwig with the silver top did nothing for my lashes and I ended up looking like I wasn't wearing mascara (scary), although it does a great job of staying on. I'm now realizing that there seem to be different formulas, and the one I fell in love with at Sephora has the copper top and says something on the front about "painted on false lashes". I think it's called beautinizer although it doesn't say that on the packaging. I don't know why the company doesn't explain the differences better. With this order, I hope I get what I used to buy at Sephora. I used to buy this at Sephora, then they stopped selling it...I assumed all the formulas were the same, and ordered from Amazon. The Fiberwig with the silver top did nothing for my lashes and I ended up looking like I wasn't wearing mascara (scary), although it does a great job of staying on. I'm now realizing that there seem to be different formulas, and the one I fell in love with at Sephora has the copper top and says something on the front about "painted on false lashes". I think it's called beautinizer although it doesn't say that on the packaging. I don't know why the... » Read More I used to buy this at Sephora, then they stopped selling it...I assumed all the formulas were the same, and ordered from Amazon. The Fiberwig with the silver top did nothing for my lashes and I ended up looking like I wasn't wearing mascara (scary), although it does a great job of staying on. I'm now realizing that there seem to be different formulas, and the one I fell in love with at Sephora has the copper top and says something on the front about "painted on false lashes". I think it's called beautinizer although it doesn't say that on the packaging. I don't know why the company doesn't explain the differences better. With this order, I hope I get what I used to buy at Sephora. « Show Less
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That is a great question!! After I received it, I wondered the same thing. I used it over my regular makeup. For whatever reason, I have stopped using this. Probably because I am a mom to 3 little ones and a PE teacher. I wear makeup everyday-just haven't reached for this stuff in a while.
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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'm in the shade NC55 for MAC, and this works great for me, but it all depends on your undertone. I have yellow undertones in my inner face, and red undertones everywhere else, but I can use this as an all over. For yourself, I would try it out because I can use it on myself, and friends your shade, but again, be careful about your undertone. Undertone is everything, and can really mess up how powder/foundation looks on a person.
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It comes out of the pump almost a very natural fair-to-medium color. I have extremely hard to match skin coloring. I am in between an ivory and a natural beige...I have a lot of pink in my skin tone and I wanted this to see if it would "lighten me up". Well, it did that and then some! It matched my skin tone, moisturizes, provided SPF, and became a base (primer) for some of my other foundations. I use with Bare Minerals, which I love, but I don't always feel I have enough on...especially if I have a few blemishes. I apply the Skin 79 BB cream with a foundation brush, which I highly recommend by the way...it helps to blend and smooth the bb cream, making your skin look flawless! I know this is way more than you asked for, but don't worry so much about the color if you are anywhere from a porcelain ivory to a medium beige. I think you could even use if you were a darker skin tone that just wanted to lighten up and even out your own natural coloring. You would just have to use your regular foundation on top of this. But, if you are close to any of these colors you should be able to use without using anything else. I have used it alone, without anything but a lip stain and mascara and looked fine and gotten lots of compliments on my skin. It is very moisturizing too. It goes on almost too moisturizing and the first time you think, Oh no, my makeup is going to run and smear! But, if you let it set for a minute or two after applying, it becomes velvety and smooth, not greasy at all. It is more of a nude shade once applied...I hope this helps you. I do recommend this product. I ordered it almost a year ago and I still have quite a bit left. It doesn't take much to cover well and again, I cannot stress how much a good foundation brush will help. It will make your skin appear flawless. Have a great day! :) You will not be disappointed with this product!
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Hello, Betty -- See my review that begins with "Yikes!" in the header. Like you, I have mature skin without any major issues. This mask just didn't work for me, though you very well might have better results. If you're looking for a product to keep your already-good skin looking great, and are willing to invest the money, I've found the Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Alpha Beta Peel to be a miracle-worker. It keeps skin firm, pores clear and tight, and makes skin positively radiant. Easy to use (morning only), but is now around $85 for a month's supply. (For that reason, some use it only every other day to save money, but the results are so amazing that I used it every day -- as it's meant to be used -- for several years before my budget simply wouldn't allow.) I had high hopes for the REN mask, and intend to keep using it until it's gone, but I'm not impressed thus far...
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Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with this company, not so much the product (the make up worked well) and when the machine actually worked, I was pleased, but I felt as though I spent a lot of money upgrading to a better quality of machine and that one broke after two uses. Just not what it's cracked up to be and although their customer service reps are very nice, overall their customer service is not good. I went back to Bare Minerals and am very happy that i did. I hope this helps:)
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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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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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Hi -I use this product over my foundation and I also wear it with a "naked" face. It's a remarkable product that really makes those cheekbones pop! I use a clean finger with each application so I don't darken the product with foundation. I use Armani foundation with the Armani sheer in a darker shade under the cheek, and the illuminator on the bone, bridge of my nose, above my eyebrows to really give my face a fresh, dewy look. It's a real value and goes a long way. :<)