As many of you already know, I am a huge fan of Bare Minerals makeup. On my last visit to the salon to pick up a new jar, I realized something else that is great about this product. Unlike many brands, Bare Minerals has a shade between "Fair" and "Medium".
Now, this may not seem like a big deal to some... BUT, for those of us who aren't quite vampires, yet fall short of the "medium" hue... during the winter months... where hibernation is the only way to avoid hypothermic weather conditions... this is FANTASTIC!
The more shades, the easier it is to find your PERFECT color. Which, results in a more natural, flawless look. Way to go Bare Minerals... Just sayin'.
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Physician's Formula has a fantastic line of eyeshadow palates that are specifically designed to enhance eye colors! I have been using the palate for brown eyes and absolutely love it! I decided to purchase one for hazel eyes since that is my true eye color. I saw that they had come out with a smoky collection so I gave it a try!
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I LOVE the brush included with this palate! It is PERFECT for lining the eyes and getting into the crease!
The packaging is great, it gives tips on how to apply the product. It's also easy to create your own image.
This is what the compact looks like outside of the packaging.
I love this! It comes with a great applicator, instructions, and beautiful hues. Not only do the colors pair well, but they are perfectly matched to make your eyes look their best! The colors go on just as they appear and aren't too sheer like a lot of other eyeshadow palates. The product is also mineral which is great for people with sensitive skin! I have been having fun mixing the colors and creating my own looks, stay tuned and I just might show you how I'm doing it!
I hope this post helps you find a great new eyeshadow palate to add to your beauty box! Be sure to share this with all your friends on Facebook and Twitter! Also, if you have any great looks that you have created by using this product, I want to see it! Check out my READER UPDATES page for instructions! Happy Shopping XOXO!
As I stated in my previous post, "YBF Luscious Lipcolor!," I received a cosmetic gift set. The set is made by a company called YBF, which stands for Your Best Friend. I absolutely LOVE this company! All of the products are top quality and look excellent.
Here are some of the products from the kit:
Pictured above and below are two compacts: one is "Safari Sunset Bronzer", and the other is "Safari Desert Sun Neutralizing Powder". Also pictured is the "Safari Glimmering Sunrise Body Powder Puff".
As you may know from my previous post, "How TO: Get a Flawless Look!! Bare Minerals!", my daily cosmetic application routine starts with a lightweight liquid foundation made by Almay, then I use Bare Minerals powder and Mineral Veil, and then I finish with my Bare Minerals bronzer.
Well, for the past month I have changed things up a bit to include these YBF cosmetics. I still use my Almay liquid and my Bare Minerals powder foundation but I replaced my Bare Minerals Veil with the YBF Neutralizing Powder. I also replaced my Bare Minerals bronzer with the YBF bronzer.
Pictured above is the brush I use to apply the Neutralizing Powder and Sunset Bronzer. This is an excellent brush made by LiLique. I would reccommend this brush to anyone! It is incredibly soft and all natural.
The neutralizing powder has definitely become a permanent part of my daily cosmetic routine. I like it better than the Bare Mineral's Mineral Veil. It does the same thing, but it actually does it better. Not only does it set the Bare Mineral foundation but it makes me look more awake, smooths out my skin, and really finishes the look. I also like the bronzer better. It works well with my winter fair skin and has a lot of reflective pieces to help brighten my face. The puff has shimmer powder in it. I like to use it around my eyes to brighten them, it also helps give a more awake look.
I may go back to the Bare Mineral's bronzer for summer but I am definitely sticking with YBF Neutralizing Powder. This product really blew me away with how well it worked and how great it looks! I know you will want to grab some for yourself! You can get it on HSN, here's the link!
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Every woman desires a flawless face, but let's face it... nobody has perfect skin. We try every cream, moisturizer, gel, foundation, and powder that we can get our polished little hands on, but we never quite reach perfection. Well, for the past few months I have been using Bare Escentuals' Bare Minerals and I can tell you that my skin hasn't looked this great in a long time!
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THE PRODUCTS:
On the top I have my foundation. I use the matte version because I have somewhat oily skin and this really helps control shine. My color is medium. In the back in the left is the same foundation but in Medium Beige. This one is for when I am out in the sun and get a bit darker. I probably wont be using that one again until spring. In the back on the right is the mineral veil. This is used after the foundation and it fills the pores and lines and really finishes the look. In the front on the left is a product called warmth. This is lightly used all over the face to give a sun kissed look. I am not currently using it because I am too fair in the winter, I'm sure I will put it to good use this summer though. The product in the front on the right is Honey Bisque. I use this as a bronzer/blush.
THE TOOLS:
These are the brushes I use. They all came in a kit with some makeup to get started. It is a better deal to buy the kit instead of purchasing everything individually. It is somewhat expensive, but after you buy the kit and get started it is not that pricey to buy new tubs because the only ones you use a lot will be the foundation and veil. The bronzer/blush should last you a long time if used sparingly. Here's the link to the kits, I purchased the Customizable Get Started Kit!
FULL FLAWLESS FACE BRUSH:
This is the largest brush in the kit. It is used to apply the foundation and the mineral veil. I like to apply the foundation all over my face, then I use the max coverage brush to cover my problem areas. I then go back to the full coverage brush to apply the mineral veil. In the video, included in the kit, they tell you to apply the veil last, but I prefer to apply it before the bronzer/blush.
MAX COVERAGE BRUSH:
This brush is used for covering problem areas such as acne, redness, scars, etc. You use the same foundation that you applied all over with the Full Flawless Face Brush. This step can be done before or after application to the entire face, however I find it best to do this after.
FLAWLESS FACE BRUSH:
This brush is used for the bronzer/blush. It is smaller than the Full Flawless Face brush. When applying this I use a figure 3 shape sweeping over the temple, cheeks, and chin. I pay extra attention to the cheek application, applying this just below the cheekbone and upward toward the temple. I also include the apple of my cheeks in this application. This is the final step in my Flawless Face look!!!
CHEATER!!!
Ok, so... I cheat a little bit. I have always used a liquid foundation and I kinda feel naked without it. Before applying any of my Bare Minerals makeup I use my fingers to apply this all over my face and blend in to my neck. I chose Almay's Smart Shade Makeup because it is really light weight and blendable. The cost ranges between $11.97 and $12.54. I purchase mine at Walmart but I'm sure you could find it at any local drug store as well. Here's the link!
I'm doing something new today and including my first video. This video is somewhat long (I had to split it into two parts) but it shows exactly how I apply this makeup and achieve my look. I hope you find It useful! Be sure to share this with all your friends on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow me on Twitter @ashNICOLEley. Happy Shopping!! XOXO
