Mineral Make up: before and after

[rejectstar]

I got my newest samples from Lumiere

I loved the Veena Velvet foundation, but lately it just hasn't been working with my skin. Since I stopped using it my skin is looking better, I'm afraid it might have been irritating me. So I got a couple samples of the Flawless Face foundation in Lt. Golden & Lt. Beige.

I really like it! It seems to go on my face smoother than the VV and the coverage is just as good-- almost flawless

It feels very soft on my face and gives the fresh healthy skin kind of glow, it's not as matte as the VV. I've used it for a couple days, and so far no irritation. Also, I never looked oily at all. At the end of the day, I was just a little dewy.

Also in the same order I got Mineral Blush samples in Flushed & Hibiscus, Natural Radiance AOFC and the Lt. Medium Yellow Pressed Concealer. I'm loving this concealer... I already had the Light colour, but it was really dry and hard to work with-- this newest one is more moist and creamy. I'm excited for Lumiere's new concealers that they're coming out with very soon [i think even tomorrow, maybe!].

So, here we are! Just looking at the samples, I was worried that the Golden looked a little too gold/yellow... but on my face, I like it on me way better than the Beige, surprisingly! It just gives me a little bit more warmth.

In the Golden picture:

FACE

* Lumiere Light Medium Yellow Pressed Concealer under the eyes

* Lumiere Flawless Face Foundation in Light Golden

* Lumiere Innocence AOFC as blush

* Lumiere Flawless Finish in Sheer

EYES

* BonneBell EyeStyle Mascara in Brown-Black

LIPS

* Jenulence Plumping DMAE Lipbalm in Chocolate

In the Beige picture:

FACE

* Lumiere Light Medium Yellow Pressed Concealer under the eyes

* Lumiere Flawless Face Foundation in Light Beige

* Lumiere Mineral Blush in Flushed

* Lumiere Flawless Finish in Sheer

EYES

* BonneBell EyeStyle Mascara in Brown-Black

LIPS

* Jenulence Plumping DMAE Lipbalm in Chocolate

 

[farris2]

everyone looks beautiful

 

[Hoozey]

Hilary-

You look beautiful in both colors so I can't recommend one over the other from here. Loving the Bonnie Bell as usual. You have such pretty eyes.

 

[silveria]

Im finally testing Signature Minerals weeks after I received the samples, as I was too preoccupied with Meow

, because when i swatched them, I thought that the colours I chosen weren't good matches. but I think 4.0 looks like a close match. I will try 2.0 tomorrow, but I think it may be too peachy.

and the coverage is rather good as seen from the half face, as it covers most of the redness despite not using a concealer. I didnt really like the Light Touch Concealer though, as it's too chalky and too white, so i can't use it after foundation.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Originally Posted by silveria /img/forum/go_quote.gif Im finally testing Signature Minerals weeks after I received the samples, as I was too preoccupied with Meow

, because when i swatched them, I thought that the colours I chosen weren't good matches. but I think 4.0 looks like a close match. I will try 2.0 tomorrow, but I think it may be too peachy. and the coverage is rather good as seen from the half face, as it covers most of the redness despite not using a concealer. I didnt really like the Light Touch Concealer though, as it's too chalky and too white, so i can't use it after foundation.

Wow! Looks like a perfect colour match to me! Did it have the coverage and staying power that you wanted?

 

[anichole]

these look great thanks everyone!

 

[LittleJade]

My latest MMU match: LaurEss Elemental Soft Yellow with a little Pure Yellow added!

 

[entipy]

Can't believe I haven't come in this thread yet!

Okay - y'all don't be too scared at the first two pictures! LOL. I have a before (no make-up and before my hair was finished), an after foundation/concealer/powder (still before hair was finished), and a finished picture. I need to learn how to take more flattering pics of myself, but here it is, anyway!

BEFORE:

AFTER FOUNDATION/CONCEALER/POWDER:

FINISHED:

 

[anichole]

Wow it looks so great! What product company did you use entipy?

 

[Momo]

I found my Holy Grail recently due to RAOK samples sent to my house. Just wanted to share that it's possible! Keep with the quest, don't give up, your Beast Glatisant is out there and you will catch it.

Meow Cosmetics, a flawless, naughty Chartreux.

left: before right: after

 

[daer0n]

That looks great Momo, you look very fresh!

 

[xEdenx]

Very nice. i really like it.

 

[Momo]

Thanks guys! I know the before is gross but it really shows the improvement that foundation makes for me haha

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

That is quite a remarkable transformation, entipy!!! Your makeup looks so natural yet covers so perfectly! You must tell us what products you used and your method of application...and don't leave out any details!

 

[entipy]

Well, thank you!

Luckily, I typed out my detailed application for another group that day, so all I have to do is copy and paste it here! LOL! It's pretty detailed and hopefully not too confusing.

I use Everyday Minerals.

I'm not using the baby kabuki because I want to, really, I just can't spend anymore money on make-up stuff right now, and I don't have a regular kabuki!! Remember to wait a bit between each layer here.

* First, I applied a layer of silk dust with the sooshco baby kabuki, sweeping evenly over my face and neck and buffing just a tiny bit.

* Second, I applied a layer of Medium Intensive (cool) foundation with the sooshco baby kabuki, sweeping evenly over my face and neck and buffing just a tiny bit.

* Next, I tapped a bit of mint concealer into the sample lid and picked it up with the foundation brush (that flat one from EDM's site), swirling and kinda smushing it down to incorporate into the bristles. I took the foundation brush and stippled some concealer onto each cheek (my red parts) then smoothed it out some. (It's hard to explain exactly what I mean. But imagine holding the brush perpendicular to a flat surface and just pushing it straight down over and over again. That's kinda what I did on my face.) I did the same for any other smallish red spots on my face.

* Next came my main foundation layers. I use a plastic storage container lid to tap out my sample powders onto before picking up with my brush because the sample caps are so small. I tapped out some Medium Original Glo and some Light Medium Original Glo (a little less Light Medium than Medium - not quite 50/50) onto my "palette" then, using my Flat Top brush, I incorporated it by smushing and swirling. (Sometimes there is stuff left on the palette, sometimes not! Depends on how much I tap out.) I swept my foundation brush across each cheek, my forehead, then down my nose to kinda make sure I had an even amount on each area, then I swept all around my face and on my neck in smooth motions to be sure and cover. I only buff a tiny bit with the Flat Top brush because it gives pretty heavy coverage, and most of the buffing I do is on my forehead, at my hairline, and around my jaw.

I let it sit for a minute and checked out the coverage and decided on another layer. So, I picked up what was left on the palette and smoothed on another layer.

* Next step: more concealing! Using a small brush (probably some sort of eye brush) with soft bristles, I took some Intensive Fair concealer (tapped into the lid) and tried to cover up the dark circles under my eyes. It never works completely, but I guess it looks a LITTLE bit better. Then, using the same brush, I took Intensive Medium concealer (again, tapped into the lid) and put it on the other spots on my face. Then I took my foundation brush and swirled up the remaining concealer from the lid and applied it to the red patches on my cheeks and on the side of my nose then lightly swept the other areas I had concealed.

* I gave my cheeks ONE more swipe with the Flat Top brush without adding more minerals to it.

* Next - big fluffy soft powder brush (mine is from Estee Lauder) and Sunscreen Fair powder. I'm fairly generous with my powder, but I try not to go overboard. I usually start with my forehead when applying finishing powder. Sweep it ALL over, loving the feel of the soft bristles!! OH, also - don't forget some foundation and powder (and I even did some concealer) on your eye lids.

* Cheek color: I tapped out some Email Me and a teeny bit of Natural into a lid and, using a blush brush (ELF), I made the fishy face and put the blush only on my cheekbone. I can't put it on the apples of my cheeks because there's already red there, and I haven't found anything to adequately match it, so it looks funny if I do that.

That's what I did that day. It's not always the same, but the layering process generally follows those lines.

 

[sat-chit-ananda]

Originally Posted by LittleJade /img/forum/go_quote.gif My latest MMU match: LaurEss Elemental Soft Yellow with a little Pure Yellow added!http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6...sssmallln7.jpg

Hi LittleJade!
It looks very natural and pretty on you! I've been enjoying your blog too! Keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by entipy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, thank you!

Luckily, I typed out my detailed application for another group that day, so all I have to do is copy and paste it here! LOL! It's pretty detailed and hopefully not too confusing.
Thanks for that! I've learnt so much on this forum just reading what other people use and how they apply their MU. I do that stippling and blending thing with my green concealer before and after applying my foundation too.

 

[wafa]

Very nice

 

[Aprill]

wow, very nice

 

[entipy]

It's a seemingly complicated process, but it gets the job done! LOL. The red starts to show through some on the cheeks by the end of the day, though. I suppose that's inevitable because it's done it with every make-up I've ever used. However, at least I can touch up with silk dust throughout the day and not get all blotchy - which is something I've never been able to do!

 

[CuTeLiCiOuS]

Gorgeous