Bare Minerals Must Haves

ShhLovesJkh

I've finally decided to switch over to Bare Minerals. What are the must-have's? I don't wear a lot of make-up but I know I'll need some type of powder/foundation.

slhall730

I would buy the kit, it comes complete with what I would call the "must haves."  The mineral veil, foundation, brushes, bronzer and blush!

MereD19

I would go for the foundation and the mineral veil at the very least.... plus the brushes for each.

I also use the bronzer for blush, and eye shadow. I love that stuff!

becky2bwed

the big brush, and really just the foundation. I bought the starter kit and it came with 2 foundation colors, a bronzer, 2 brushes and i think that was it. I really only needed the one big brush and the foundation in my color. Now if you want everything like the blush, eyeshadow, etc. you will have to pick up those.

MrsMcJamie

I just did this - and I got the starter kit. It was def a good buy, IMO. I'm loving it, it's light makeup so it shouldn't feel weird to you. You find your coloring and get that kit and it comes w/ 2 things of foundation so you can play w/ the shade that will match your skin tone best... and it comes w/ all the nesc brushes, and the mineral veil pps have mentioned.

Have fun  

Mrs.KatieGnowC

The things I use every day: Kabuki brush (big one), concealer brush, foundation powder.  Other things I rec: mineral veil, and the all over face brush.  I use my other blush (smashbox) because it's easier than the warmth all over color stuff that BM has.

terpbrideinnc

I agree with the others, I found the starter pack to be worth the price. When compared to what you'd pay for each item individually, it made sense. For the brushes, I regularly use the big face brush, the buki brush, and the concealer brush.  For the products, I reguarly use 1 foundation shade, the blush, and the mineral veil. Sometimes, I use the "well-rested" eyeshadow on my (many) pimples, it seems to help neutralize the redness. It was good to order the kit to have the option of two shades of foundations, I think when it's the dead of winter I might end up using the lighter color more.

terpbrideinnc

Oh, I meant the "warmth" that's included in the starter pack, not blush.

elissaann26

Is there a place that carries BM that you can get a trial done?

feistyred23

Elissa- I think Ulta or Sephora will allow you to try on the makeup. I was going to get the starter kit, but they didn't have one fair enough for me so I have to buy the makeup separately.

Shepard01

I'm sure you've already gotten the started kit & loved it. However, try this company - it's EXACTLY (hypoallergenic, same ingredients, no fillers, natural SPF 15 blah blah blah) the same as BM but A TON cheaper) Sheer Bare Minerals makeup gives you 30g of makeup for $11.99 & BareMinerals makeup is 16g for around $35. Go to www.etsy.com/shop/MineralFace it's all natural, organic mineral makeup for less! If you've used BareMinerals, you will love this one, as it's the EXACT same but 2x the makeup for 1/3 the cost!