Mineral Make up: before and after

[Hoozey]

Originally Posted by LadyOttoline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks so much for your input, Gina, and especially the recommendations. I so wanted to like the Lumiere but I guess you're right it really does look powdery. So you think even a darker shade wouldn't help?? But I think I'm definitely not cool - I have some neutral foundations that look too pinkish on me, so I think I definitely need to go toward warm shades. Well, guess I'll need to take more pictures

I agree that Ocean Mist looks best but I think it is just because the color is right. The others are all too light and your chin looks very light compared to your neck. The only one that I didn't like so much was Signature because of the high shine but that could be from other products. I definitely agree that you have warm undertones even though you have nice pink in your cheeks. I wouldn't rule out any of these brands unless you just didn't like the feel and try darker and warmer colors- not neutrals or cools. Also, do you apply a lot to your chin because that area looks especially powdery but as I have found out, MMU seems to stick more to oilier areas so if you use a fully loaded brush at these areas first, it usually is a little too much at once. I do my outer forehead and outside cheeks and work in towards the T-zone when the brush has the least minerals and find I get better even coverage.

I use Lumiere FF and don't find it looks powdery at all. I use up to 2 dry light layers and maybe some concentrated concealing of problems at most.

I think anyo of the brands could work if you had the right color. Love your beautiful blue eyes.

 

[LadyOttoline]

Thanks so much Hoozey, your comments are really helpful. I definitely went too light with most of them. The thing is, when I first started out ordering samples, I went too dark, but now with my last batch of orders it's been the opposite extreme. Maybe I need to mix light and medium shades to get the right match. Another thing is, I always thought I couldn't go wrong with neutrals, and I'm only now realizing that yes you can!

As for my chin looking more powdery, I do apply more there because I have more of an acne issue on my chin area so it's usually redder than the rest of my face. Should try to use a less heavy layer though if it's that visible!! I also have acne scars/ redness on my cheeks which might be the reason they look more pinkish.

It's funny though that you all think I have blue eyes - they're actually green!! Not bright green, perhaps more of a sea-green, but definitely not blue! Maybe it's the monitor, or maybe the wrong eye-makeup?

 

[blondie36]

i also thought the 2 that looked best were twisted fate and pure luxe,i was doing the same thing choosing all neutral shades ,i thought i couldnt go wrong,come to find out i have yellow undertones,so samples are the best way to go

 

[Shadomere]

I like the ocean mist the best. I think you do have warm undertones. You look best in the autumn colors. You have very pretty eyes! Love the shadow colors you chose. I think with some eyebrow shaping it would really make them pop! I have similar coloring to you, my face has more pink than my neck. It gets a bit tricky to match. I've found that some of the lightest goldens/warms work for me. They match my neck better (with yellow) and even out the ruddiness/pink of my cheeks and chin.

 

[Hoozey]

Lady Ottoline-

Definitely try mixing the darker/lighter colors just to see if it works. I am having to find my summer color because I am already changing. I prefer to get one base winter color and then one much darker (but this has to be golden tan) to mix. It's easier to do this than try to find all my in between shades.

Which of the brands do you like the coverage/feel best?

 

[Hoozey]

Here's an After in Milan Kiana foundation

Milan Minerals in Kiana, Pique Me blush (and lips with clear gloss,) Skinn used as bronzer and illuminizer.

Eyes: Milan Skinn lid, Steel Trap liner wet lined with gelle drops, Charcoal dry lined, Black Amethyst (outer crease) Monave semi-matte white brow highlighter.

 

[LadyOttoline]

Thanks so much for your comments, Shadomere and Hoozey! I will definitely try mixing the lighter and darker colors, even though they are all different brands

But I have to say as far as feel, I pretty much like them all, I don't really have a very strong preference. I generally prefer a heavier coverage, at least right now I really need it! But most brands give me that with a couple of applications or a wet application. Getting the right tone is the tricky part for me.

Hoozey, I love the way you do your eyes, they are always so pretty!!

 

[Hoozey]

Originally Posted by LadyOttoline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks so much for your comments, Shadomere and Hoozey! I will definitely try mixing the lighter and darker colors, even though they are all different brands

But I have to say as far as feel, I pretty much like them all, I don't really have a very strong preference. I generally prefer a heavier coverage, at least right now I really need it! But most brands give me that with a couple of applications or a wet application. Getting the right tone is the tricky part for me.
Hoozey, I love the way you do your eyes, they are always so pretty!!

Thanks about the eyes. I have always been an e/s addict... teen of the 80's

With minerals it really isn't that hard. It's all about the brushes. To get a smokey line, I like this tiny Sonia Kashuk brush 05 which is a little thicker so it applies a smokier line. The shadow brush I use the most is this under $5 Maybelline e/s brush. I found this flat shadow brush somewhere and it is perfect for the Monave white. It is really dense and applies it in a thin sweep. The Monave white is something I think everyone should have. I use it almost daily as a brow highlighter and then sometimes in the corner of my eye to brighten. I know you probably don't want to try another MMU but I have to say that Milan has heavy coverage without looking heavy. Worth a try. Amber, Chrystal or Leah are my guess for your match. I'd get Mya too- it's super light but a golden undertone- so if they are too dark you can fix and also would make a great undereye and e/s primer (where you have a nice base color so the other colors are true.)

 

[Milan_Minerals]

Originally Posted by Hoozey /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's an After in Milan Kiana foundation
Milan Minerals in Kiana, Pique Me blush (and lips with clear gloss,) Skinn used as bronzer and illuminizer.

Eyes: Milan Skinn lid, Steel Trap liner wet lined with gelle drops, Charcoal dry lined, Black Amethyst (outer crease) Monave semi-matte white brow highlighter.

Looking Good Hoozey!!!

 

[ruby2]

Hoozey, wow that Kiana looks perfect on you! I am so glad to hear that this is working so well-are you getting a full size jar now? The Pique Me blush is gorgeous too.

 

[blondie36]

wow,you look beautiful as always

i use light golden in lumiere,do they make a similiar shade?you always find the perfect match

 

[Hoozey]

Originally Posted by ruby2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hoozey, wow that Kiana looks perfect on you! I am so glad to hear that this is working so well-are you getting a full size jar now? The Pique Me blush is gorgeous too. I am going to wait on Meow since I got that shipping notice. I am so intrigued by Meow's light feel but coverage and of course all this talk of "tubs"

I think I still like PIP better as a pink blush but Pique me is better as a lip color than PIP.

Blondie 36-

Try samples of Leah, Amber, Lisette, Chrystal and maybe throw in Mya in case they are too dark. Here's my color chart descriptions- lightest Mya (probably too light for you) Amber most yellow and next lightest, Leah about the same as Amber but a little more peach, Chrystal a darker version of Leah, and Lisette a darker version of Amber with a bit of peach. Lilita's chart thing really helps- I put down the samples wet with a concealer brush and then the Lumiere in L-MG and picked the one that looked the same. She's a GENIUS!!!

 

[blondie36]

Originally Posted by Hoozey /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am going to wait on Meow since I got that shipping notice. I am so intrigued by Meow's light feel but coverage and of course all this talk of "tubs"

I think I still like PIP better as a pink blush but Pique me is better as a lip color than PIP.

Blondie 36-

Try samples of Leah, Amber, Lisette, Chrystal and maybe throw in Mya in case they are too dark. Here's my color chart descriptions- lightest Mya (probably too light for you) Amber most yellow and next lightest, Leah about the same as Amber but a little more peach, Chrystal a darker version of Leah, and Lisette a darker version of Amber with a bit of peach. Lilita's chart thing really helps- I put down the samples wet with a concealer brush and then the Lumiere in L-MG and picked the one that looked the same. She's a GENIUS!!!

thanks for your help

 

[periwinkle_sky]

Dayna- you look beautiful in Kiana, and you look no older than 26!!! What do you think is my shade in Milan? TIA!

 

[Hoozey]

Originally Posted by periwinkle_sky /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dayna- you look beautiful in Kiana, and you look no older than 26!!! What do you think is my shade in Milan? TIA! Aileen- I am going to say that Kiana will be your match. I know on my screen I always look a little pink in these photos but I am not. Seems to be my camera. Other's that may work- Raven a bit more peachy golden or Caprice even more peach. Kiana is very close match to Soft gold in Lauress original. If you think you may need a little lighter I'd get some Amber to mix in because the shades one step lighter don't seem to have the yellow undertones as much as the darker ones. You may really enjoy Milan. I barely used any to get coverage and it doesn't feel heavy either.

 

[PetiteMama]

Hoozey,

I'm new here, but I have to say your skin looks FLAWLESS! I'd give anything to have my face look like that! Like the way you did your eye makeup on that last pic too.

 

[gr8ce]

Originally Posted by LVA /img/forum/go_quote.gif okay, i had some OceanMist foundation sitting in my makeup drawer and i didn't want to throw it away (I like OM, but the coverage isn't as great as my EDM) sooo ... i applied it wet , then applied Signature Minerals dry on top of it . Wad-da-ya- think ?

You look gorgeous!!!!!! Could you tell me how you apply your mineral makeup wet? Mixed in lotion or with water? My skin is super dry =(

 

[farris2]

I agree!

 

[Michee]

Lady Ottoline Oceanmist and Lauress are perfect. You are beautiful.

LVA you have found your perfect match and beauty too.

Hoozey you look wonderful. I love the treasure gloss on you simply beautiful.

Rejectstarr Beautiful

California You look beautiful

All of the pictures are beautiful I just only remembered these.

 

[Joliefilleici]

I agree with Michee!

Also Hoozey I love your hair up and tossled. Very glamorous.