Mineral Make up: before and after

[glamadelic]

Originally Posted by rejectstar /img/forum/go_quote.gif Aww

... it's not always perfect, believe me! LOL. I also curl my lashes before I put on mascara. I never used to, but once I tried it I haven't gone back since. It really gives them a good lift, and only takes an extra 30 seconds, 15 per eye

I use this little plastic eyelash curler from Mary Kay, just because I found it lying around my house, haha.
I live in Canada and bought my mascara at PharmaPlus. I've also seen it at Shopper's Drug Mart. Not that any of that helps you at all... haha. Sorry, I don't know where to get it in the U.S. I know Hoozey wanted to try it too, and she found herself some. I'd recommend that you ask her where she found it, she said she had to look in like 6 different stores!

I really can't tell a difference in the two pictures you posted, maybe because they're so small. The first one looks a bit more natural, just like real skin. Were you wearing blush there and no blush in the second one? To me the second picture looks more mask-y. You look much more naturally pretty in the first picture

Yes I was wearing SeaFan by OM in the first picture! In the second picture I was wearing Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse blush in some pinky color. IT barely showed up at all!
It is incredible what difference curling your lashes do, isn't it? ESpecially when you pair it with the perfect mascara! I guess I'll have to keep looking for that mascara! It's worth the hunt, though! =D

 

[blondie36]

Originally Posted by citre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hilary, your makeup always looks perfect! I especially love your lashes! They're always gorgeous! *_* I know you use BonneBelle Mascara, but where do you buy it at? They use to sell them at Target here, but they don't have them anymore. I couldn't even find them at Ulta!
Yesterday I wore 'regular' makeup again, and I want to compare how it looked and how MMU looks on me! Can anyone tell a difference? I don't think I can by looking, but I sure could tell by how it felt! LOL!

Minerals:

http://a920.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...2f6d4e4f4f.png

'Regular' Makeup:

http://a201.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...ff8e7cbe48.png

oh yeah there is a big difference,well first your beautiful in both pictures but the picture with you wearing minerals it seems like you have a very nice natural glow to your skin,if you know what i mean

dont you just love how the minerals feel compared to the liquid?

Originally Posted by rejectstar /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank you! If I do end up liking this stuff I think I will get a sample of the Citrine just for the heck of it. My skin actually doesn't change much in the summer, I've never really noticed much of a difference compared to winter. I use sunscreen and avoid the sun year round

But you never know, I guess.




Thank you both

I tried the Superpower yesterday and I didn't notice much of a difference as I was applying it, but looking at pictures I can tell the Superpower has a bit more coverage. I used Fyrinnae's Mineral Finish in Clear over it. About 5 hours after I applied it I noticed some shine in my t-zone. Normally if I get any shine it's just on my forehead, but this was my entire t-zone except for my chin. I usually use Lumiere's Veena Veil finisher, so maybe I just need to try that on top instead of Fyrinnae's finisher. I really love the finish, colour, and how well it goes on, so I'm also going to try it with primer [i ordered Aubrey Nicole's, and it's on its way]. I definitely don't want to write this brand off, yet!

I'll take your hint!! LOL. I attached a comparison of before, after with the Regular and after with Superpower, both in Pearl Sheen. Also, one more picture of it in sunlight. The colour looks like even more of a perfect match in natural light-- it actually matches my neck

Yay! Haha.

thanks,i agree its look GREAT in sunlight ,you really cant even tell your wearing anything and it does match your neck perfectly

i think im going to order a sample of the superpower too

 

[rubu1214]

I LOVE Monarch!! It has spf 15 in it too so I don't need to worry about sunblock. I just wash & moisturize, apply monarch mineral foundation, mascara and lipgloss, and I look amazing.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Originally Posted by LiLMeiMei /img/forum/go_quote.gif Another before and after.
EDM in Buttered Tan (Intensive) with Sunlight lightly dusted over.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2...edm2ae4.th.jpg

WOW! You look gorgeous, LiLMeiMei! That looks very natural and polished. Well done!

Originally Posted by citre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hilary, your makeup always looks perfect! I especially love your lashes! They're always gorgeous! *_* I know you use BonneBelle Mascara, but where do you buy it at? They use to sell them at Target here, but they don't have them anymore. I couldn't even find them at Ulta!
Yesterday I wore 'regular' makeup again, and I want to compare how it looked and how MMU looks on me! Can anyone tell a difference? I don't think I can by looking, but I sure could tell by how it felt! LOL!

Minerals:

http://a920.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...2f6d4e4f4f.png

'Regular' Makeup:

http://a201.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...ff8e7cbe48.png

Megan,
You look flawless in both pics but MMU gives your face an ethereal, translucent quality. Perfekt!

 

[gina2328]

Originally Posted by citre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hilary, your makeup always looks perfect! I especially love your lashes! They're always gorgeous! *_* I know you use BonneBelle Mascara, but where do you buy it at? They use to sell them at Target here, but they don't have them anymore. I couldn't even find them at Ulta! I saw the Bonne Belle Mascara at Walgreens. I was tempted to purchase it because I really like the way it looks on Hilary. I didn't because I recently bought some mascara, but I plan to soon.

 

[glamadelic]

Originally Posted by gina2328 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I saw the Bonne Belle Mascara at Walgreens. I was tempted to purchase it because I really like the way it looks on Hilary. I didn't because I recently bought some mascara, but I plan to soon. Oh, thanks! Walgreens is the only place I haven't looked yet. I'll try there!

 

[LadyOttoline]

Ok, here are some pics of my Meow samples.

First: Flawless Feline in Chartreux (mix of frisky and naughty)

Second: Flawless Feline mix of Mau (mix of frisky and naughty) and naughty Angora (about 60/40)

Third: mix of frisky Persian (about 30%), naughty Persian (ca. 30%) and naughty Angora (about 40%)

Fourth: Pampered PUss Frisky Persian, unmixed I think. This one is obviously the most "off" - I think the Angora mixes are pretty good, I definitely need more yellow in my foundations.

 

[Heifzilla]

Originally Posted by LiLMeiMei /img/forum/go_quote.gif Another before and after.
EDM in Buttered Tan (Intensive) with Sunlight lightly dusted over.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2800/beforeafteredm2ae4.th.jpg

That looks great on you. It really covers those blemishes.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Originally Posted by LadyOttoline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ok, here are some pics of my Meow samples. First: Flawless Feline in Chartreux (mix of frisky and naughty)

Second: Flawless Feline mix of Mau (mix of frisky and naughty) and naughty Angora (about 60/40)

Third: mix of frisky Persian (about 30%), naughty Persian (ca. 30%) and naughty Angora (about 40%)

Fourth: Pampered PUss Frisky Persian, unmixed I think. This one is obviously the most "off" - I think the Angora mixes are pretty good, I definitely need more yellow in my foundations.

I think Chartreux (1st pic) looks very good on you.

 

[rejectstar]

Originally Posted by sat-chit-ananda /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think Chartreux (1st pic) looks very good on you. I agree, I think that mix of Chartreux definitely looks the best on you out of all of them

 

[LittleJade]

LadyOttoline!

I also think the first pic looks the best match of the four!

 

[princessmich]

Yup! I'd say the 1st pic looks the best on you.

 

[LadyOttoline]

Oh thanks so much ladies, I did like the Chartreux a lot myself. It's nice too to have a shade that actually works rather than this endless mixing, which I've been doing with all my other MMU all this time, as I just can't seem to find a good match. But it looks like the Meow Chartreux might become my HG

 

[brazilian]

I hate the Neutrogena mineral makeup because it is too orangey and the brush hurts my skin, way too rough.

 

[Nicholyse]

Okay... so I FINALLY got to buy some MMU and I'm in love!! Sorry there are so many pictures, but I was really excited, hehe. Okay, so here's what I'm wearing:

1. Milani MMU in Creamy Natural (it's a little light, but the darkest wasn't going to work
2. Revlon SkinLights in Bare Light
3. Physician's Formula bronzer in Blushing Mocha
4. Maybelline Full and Soft in Very Black

From Bottom to Top:

1. Before
2. After
3. After in natural light
4. After my 9 hour work shift.. a little oily, but that's okay.

I just ordered some samples of EDM, OceanMist and Lumiere, so I'm anxiously awaiting the shipment... but I couldn't wait to get started, hehe.

 

[LisaLu]

Originally Posted by Nicholyse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Okay... so I FINALLY got to buy some MMU and I'm in love!! Sorry there are so many pictures, but I was really excited, hehe. Okay, so here's what I'm wearing:

1. Milani MMU in Creamy Natural (it's a little light, but the darkest wasn't going to work
2. Revlon SkinLights in Bare Light
3. Physician's Formula bronzer in Blushing Mocha
4. Maybelline Full and Soft in Very Black

From Bottom to Top:

1. Before
2. After
3. After in natural light
4. After my 9 hour work shift.. a little oily, but that's okay.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/nicholyse/th_IMG_1454.jpghttp://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/nicholyse/th_aftLIGHT.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/nicholyse/th_after.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/nicholyse/th_before.jpg

I just ordered some samples of EDM, OceanMist and Lumiere, so I'm anxiously awaiting the shipment... but I couldn't wait to get started, hehe.

Wow! looks very nice!

 

[Nicholyse]

Thank you! I'm so glad to have found MMU

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Congratulations, Nicholyse! You look so flawless and natural!

 

[blondie36]

beautiful and natural looking,your going to love everyday minerals,enjoy

 

[Makeup by Tay]

Heya,

I'm a newbie! I just converted to mineral makeup a few months ago. I found that the mineral makeup with mica makes my face itchy and it did not compliment my pale skin. I am now using samples that I ordered from crush groove cosmetics and it is soooo good, I swear I'm not using anything else, well, I can't live without my Lancome mascara! I will post my before and after pics this week! I am going to order like 3 jars before I leave the country! Yippie