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[MakedaMaysa]

Originally Posted by danidance

I used the Bare Minerals primer and it didn't help out with the dryness or the shadows not sticking.

Very intriguing about the itchy reaction - that was totally happening to me!

I don't like Bare Minerals' primer at all. For a face primer, I would suggest Smashbox Photo Finish. For shadow primer, MAC's Paints and Paint Pots work really well. You can also use your regular concealer or any cream-based shadow, then add the powder shadow on top.

[Zana]

Seconding Toya's recommendation of Photo Finish and the MAC paints. I've had LOTS of fun with the latter especially -- they come in great colors!

Since cream eyeshadows were mentioned, may I ask: what's the best way to use them? I was given a palette (Revlon I think) as a gift and they're gorgeous, and I've been coveting some of the Bobbi Brown ones also, but I feel like I'm going to need to set them with something so they don't wander all over my face. Or is that wrong -- do they just set themselves? I normally use powder or a combination of paint and powder, so creams are new to me. TIA!

[TribalDancer]

Well, Safiyah, your love of Aromaleigh plus touting of of Everyday Minerals, plus other threads with glowing reports on EM, plus Makeup Alley's insanely positive feedback on EM...I got a sample kit.

I wrote about my experiences in this thread:
http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...erals-kit.html

[Azhia]

Originally Posted by Zana

Since cream eyeshadows were mentioned, may I ask: what's the best way to use them? I was given a palette (Revlon I think) as a gift and they're gorgeous, and I've been coveting some of the Bobbi Brown ones also, but I feel like I'm going to need to set them with something so they don't wander all over my face. Or is that wrong -- do they just set themselves? I normally use powder or a combination of paint and powder, so creams are new to me. TIA!

Creams are good for intensifying shadows, like using them as a base. I tend not to use them too often b/c of the lines they can create, and the fact that they can "creep." So if I used creams, I'd use them as highlighters, near the brow where not a lot of movement (like blinking, etc.) takes place, cheek highlighters, blush, lip colour, or as the eye shadow base, as mentioned...

YES, the MAC Paints are amazing as eyeshadow primers-no lines!

Face Atelier makes a wonderful silicone based foundation that I've used and it's very smooth. I have a resistance to using liquid foundation all the time, though, and am intrigued about the bismuth ingredient causing reactions. That is very good to know.

Dani, thanks for the picture; you do have beautiful skin.

It's good to know what people are recommending to use for everyday versus stage.

[ruta21030]

Originally Posted by Safiyah

Yep, I had to stop using Bare Minerals due to Bismuth reactions. It drove me crazy when I wore it and did research to figure out what ingredient could be causing my itchiness. I've never tried Aromaleigh but have heard good things about it. I stand by Everyday Minerals though - I've had luck with everything I've tried and don't want to mess up a good thing!

i second that! i was surprised at the 'itchies' people got from bare minerals, as i thought it was the same formula as everyday minerals, but clearly it's not.....i LOVE my everyday minerals, the coverage rocks, it's comfy, and i use their 'intensive' along with the 'silk' finishing powder which has nutrients in it........it helps my complexion, doesn't itch, and is ONE THIRD the price of Bare Minerals....

[TribalDancer]

Hey Ruta,
Looks like they are discontinuing the Silk Powders, they announced this past week. But can you tell me what you get out of the finishing powders?

I ask because I am not getting as good coverage from my EM as my Aromaleigh, and I wonder if a finishing powder would help with coverage and lastability (I am going to go ahead and say that is a word ;).