makeup smakeup
i am not quite sure why infomercials promise one thing but really provide another. i mean it doesnt really seem like success when you come up with a product that doesnt work well and try to convince lots of people to buy it, promising them that it will be fabulous... they will soon find out it stinks when they buy it and never come back... also telling everyone they know not to buy it. i never believe those commercial things, i usually just say to myself, " there is no way this is some magical product that will change my life and only costs 5 easy payments of .99 cents, who are they kidding?" but........ i have seen this one infomercial on all of the time and i usually just flip past it, but i decided to watch it a few months ago. then after that i kept seeing it every week. so i said to myself, " maybe it really does work, why would all of these people swear it does and seem so amazed by it? it must be good."
I really dont spend much money on makeup and hair products at all. i buy like cheap wet n' wild lip liner and suave shampoo..... i dont use specail soaps or facial stuff and honestly i was my face like once a day, sometimes not at all... that may seem disgusting to some people, but so is not getting a shower for four days(= having two babies does that to a person(= i just dont see the point in spending a lot of money on my looks. or for anything really. but i do like to feel pretty and look presentable to the public (= and my husband of course (= who by the way doesnt even notice when i do my hair or makeup! anyways, i have never been happy with foundation for my face. i have tried just about every kind of liquid makeup on the shelf and hate it. well maybe i just dont like my face and that is why i am never satisfied no matter what i buy. anyhow, i decided to try this new mineral powder called Sheer Cover. it promised that it would make the real me shine through! or my money back! and it was only 30 bucks for a startup kit. now that really seemed like a win win situation to me. so i bought it. and i used it but really didnt see anything great about it. my face felt like it had makeup on it and it didnt cover any of my dark circles or blotchiness... i went to coffee with my sister the other day and asked her, "does my face look different or better to you?" she said, "hmmm, you have dark circles." well thanks! )= (but also i am a little sleep deprived mind you and my circles might be a little more obvious! and maybe it does work for some people but i really have a hard time believing that it is just fabulous for some and not for me. so i canceled my subscription and am on the look out again for something good. i did like that it was a powder though, that was nice. i dont feel like it was a waste of money though since it was only 30 bucks and i got a bunch of other stuff with it that i will use... but i was hoping for that air brushed look (= have any of you tried Bare Minerals?
Robin Webberley on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
My sister has high maintenance skin (and dandruff type issues as well) and she finally tried bare minerals and now swears by it. I think it looks really good on her, but I also have the opinion that no one can do hair or makeup like the beauticians can...they are magical! I have never been able to do my hair like my hair lady, even when I have the same products and tools...I don't get it.
nessie on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
my old boss makes mineral make up...powder foundations, etc. I remember liking them when I used them. I haven't bought anything from her since moving out here...usually I got free stuff, so I don't know how much it costs, but I can contact her for you if you ever want to give it a try! Love you and talk to you soon, hopefully!!
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Anonymous on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
you are so funny! those infomercials are so annoying. I saw the one for sheer cover and they are so convincing. i always want to try that stuff but never do.
Emily on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
I have never tried Bare Minerals before. After being on a long search for a foundation that didn't feel heavy or greasy, I found one. And, it comes in like 30 colors so you can find one that is really close to your real skin tone. It's called True Match by L'oreal. You can get it at any drug store like Walgreens and Riteaid and they'll return it if you don't like it. Plus, the stores have a little "match card" by the foundation that you hold over your skin to insure a perfect match. It's about $10 but lasts me probably at least 6-8 months and I can usually find it on sale for cheaper. You might check it out and if you try it and don't like it you can take it back! It's a liquid that turns into a powdery feel, it's hard to explain.
melody on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
Ohhhh, I so bought that too!!! Those infomercials are very convincing but I felt the same way about them. Now I just wear the cheap ol' Cover girl, but use a brush to apply it. It seams to go on better and isn't too cakey!
In any case, I'm glad I'm not the only one...and good luck!
rainbow on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
i just ordered bare minerals today. ask me again in 2 weeks when it gets here if i like it:)
Jenny on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
I use Bare Minerals I LOVE it. I buy it at ULTA
Jenny on Jul 1, 2007 3:38am
Also B4 you put the make up on that you bought try using a moisturizer them applying the powder make up ot may look better