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• 1 Anonymous // Jul 21, 2007 at 4:27 pm

  I’m curious about whether you’ve tried L’oreal’s Bare Naturale…I would love to see a comparison with Bare Minerals and/any other drugstore mineral knockoff to find the cheapest alternative.

• 2 Jazmin, MakeupMoxie.com // Jul 22, 2007 at 9:12 pm

  Hi, thanks for the feedback! No, I haven’t tried L’oreal’s Bare Naturale yet. To be honest, I was turned off by the fact that it contains talc (commonly regarded as irritating and potentially dangerous to the skin).

  But as a fellow makeup-moxie, I’ll be happy to try it and let you know how it goes. Look for a review of it soon!

  Thanks again for the great idea ;)

• 3 chrissie // Aug 17, 2007 at 4:56 pm

  I always said that I could use…

  [Comment moved to different post: L'Oreal Bare Naturale Review -- Jazmin]

• 4 Jen // Sep 21, 2007 at 5:20 pm

  Thank you so much Jazmin for your awesome website. I recently was asked a question about Bare Minerals vs. the Drug Store brands on my blog, and referred to your articles. I hope you don’t mind, and I have now posted a link to your site on my blogpage. A few days ago I picked up some Isadora Mineral Makeup at Walgreens for $8.00, they are discontinuing their line and getting rid of everything at 50%. Your webpage is fantastic! Jen

• 5 Jazmin // Sep 21, 2007 at 10:36 pm

  Oh Jen! You are so, so sweet. And of course I don’t mind — thank you for linking me :)

  Ooh! And I better get myself down to Walgreens…I’ve been meaning to pick up some of those pretty Isadora mineral eyeshadows (especially that lush Amethyst shade).

  Thanks for the tip, Jen!

• 6 Betty Fields // Jan 19, 2008 at 5:02 pm

  I am new to the Mineral makeup. In fack I am 68 years old and usually just use blush and lipstick. I just recently paid a lot for ( Mineral Glow) which a rep.sold to me at our local state Fair.
  I liked the look and the fact it did not feel like makeup and was very light on my face.
  My question is the difference between
  Mineral Glow and Bare Minerals???
  I should have checked this out before buying as the BareMinerals was cheaper… I paid $99.00 for the foundation bag set. The Bare Minerals starter set was two payments of $29.99.
  and had more brushes.
  The web address for Mineral Glow is….
  http://www.mineralglow.com

  Thanks for your help,
  Betty Fields

• 7 Jazmin // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:56 am

  Hi Betty,

  Thank you so much for your question!

  I’ve actually never heard of Mineral Glow before, so I’m not able to compare these two products for you in terms of how they wear, their coverage, etc.

  After looking at Mineral Glow’s website, I’m sort of surprised at how expensive this makeup is.

  But what’s more troubling, however, is some of the potentially irritating ingredients found in this makeup (like Horseradish, Lavender, and a number of other potentially irritating essentials oils) that are not found in Bareminerals.

  Nevertheless, if it works for you, I think that’s wonderful!

  If any of you Makeup Moxies out there have tried Mineral Glow and Bareminerals, please leave a comment with any advice that you may have for Betty!

• 8 Nifertiry // Jan 27, 2008 at 6:20 am

  I wanted to know other then bear Minerals would you suggest any other brand of make up that you have seen that works on sensetive skin.

• 9 Jazmin // Jan 28, 2008 at 4:35 pm

  Hi Nifertiry,

  Thanks for the comment! Besides Bare Minerals, some of the makeup moxies that I know who have sensitive skin have had success with Amazing Cosmetics mineral foundation as well as Mineral Fusion.

  The problem with sensitive skin, though, is that the sensitivity could be caused by a number of factors. If you continue to have problems, the best thing to do is to consult with your doctor/dermatologist and they can help find what will be best for you!

  Hope that helps! Good luck!

• 10 Wendy // Feb 6, 2008 at 6:58 am

  Hi,
  I just bought the loreal mineral foundation and I must say that I do not like it. It feels like I have cake on my face and just does not look too natural. If anyone has tried a really good one that is inexpensive, please share the wealth.

• 11 Jazmin // Feb 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm

  Hi Wendy,

  Thanks for the comment!

  Some of my fave mineral foundations that are also inexpensive are those by Milani and Maybelline.

  You can also check out my Drugstore Mineral Makeup Rankings for more : )

  Hope that helps!

• 12 Betty Fields // Feb 21, 2008 at 2:12 pm

  Jazmin,
  I would like your thoughts about
  Signature Mineral Make up.
  I returned the Mineral Glow makeup
  after your letter, as some of the ingredients could be an irritate to the
  skin.
  After extensive searching on the Internet
  Signature Mineral makeup seems to be more pure than all the others.

  Your input would be much appreciated.
  Betty Fields

• 13 Jazmin // Feb 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm

  Hi Betty,

  I hope you didn’t miscontrue my comment above as suggesting that you return the makeup or that it was necessarily irritating! My point was that if you liked the way it looked and it wasn’t irritating for your skin, there wasn’t anything wrong with it ; )

  As for the Signature Mineral Makeup, I’ve never heard of it or tried it, but the ingredient list doesn’t contain anything unusual. If you’re still shopping for mineral makeup, my best advice would be to buy it from a reputable retailer who accepts returns/exchanges and then just try it out and see how you like it!

  Hope that helps!

• 14 Danielle // Feb 25, 2008 at 2:16 am

  Hello! I just swithced makeups from whatevers cheapest to Physicians Formula because after getting my first wrinkle, im starting to get concerned about the long-term effects from using makeup. I see comments here and there about that terrible talc and mica, and other comments saying how Physicians Formula doesnt use these things. Well i have this box in my hand of Powder Palette (pressed powder, green shades, multi colored corrector) and the first two ingredients are talc, and mica! I dont want to have to return all this stuff and find a new makeup, but if these things are so bad for my skin i will. Can you explain this? My two first concerns are: if it’s bad for acne-prone skin, and if it has harmful effects in the long run. Im 19 years old, my face is a little more oily than the norm, i have nose blackheads and a few zits here depending on stress levels, period, ya kno, ect. but i dont look bad at all (not sure if skin type is helping! lol) HELP!

• 15 Jazmin // Feb 25, 2008 at 10:25 am

  Hi Danielle! First off, with or without a few of those stress/period-induced zits (I get ‘em too :), I’ve no doubt that you’re a gorgeous girl!

  As for the safety of talc and mica in your cosmetics, some people may have differing opinions, but the majority view (backed up by scientific research) shows that the presence of these ingredients in makeup is safe and they’re unlikely to irritate your skin or cause harm.

  The reason why talc got a bad rap was because there was a study (which was later disproven) that claimed that there was a link between the frequent use of talc on the vaginal area and ovarian cancer. Many experts agree that talc doesn’t increase one’s risk of getting cancer and that it’s safe to use in cosmetics. However, some people still prefer to avoid talc entirely.

  Also, I haven’t read anything reliable about mica being harmful. I think some have said that it’s potentially irritating or abrasive on the skin, but the general consensus is that it’s a non-harmful ingredient.

  Thanks for the questions! I hope that helps!!

• 16 tiddleywink // Feb 25, 2008 at 6:16 pm

  I’m a little late to the mineral makeup game, but my friends SWEAR by BareMinerals. Cheapskate that I am, I picked up the Physician’s Formula version instead. I didn’t experience the needs-refreshing issues that you did, but I find that on my skin, it provides no more coverage than any “regular” powder compact. However, it sure does act as a pore intensifier! I may or may not continue to use it as a loose powder when I think of it.

• 17 Danielle // Feb 25, 2008 at 11:16 pm

  Must be a successful form of advertising to have things like “talc free!”, an ingredient not even harmful to make themselves look better than others brands containing talc. glad i asked! thanks

• 18 Jazmin // Feb 26, 2008 at 5:04 pm

  You’re welcome! And I think you’re absolutely right. A lot of makeup companies are trying to capitalize on the “natural” or “organic” trend in cosmetics and highlighting the absence of ingredients that have freaked people out is certainly one way to do it.

• 19 Jazmin // Feb 26, 2008 at 5:22 pm

  Hi Tiddleywink! I ended up using this powder as a “backup” loose powder. Though it’s mostly been just sitting around and taking up space in one of my spare makeup bags ; )

• 20 Suzie // Mar 5, 2008 at 10:10 pm

  Having heard and read about the fuzz on mineral makeup, I researched for reviews of non-expensive ones and read that L’Oreal Bare Naturals ain’t that bad. So I purchased a starter kit. I just put it on… it looks kinda cakey but it feels light… I would not be able to compare it with other mineral products as this is my first time to use it. Then I stumbled in this site and it talked about L’Oreal containing mica and talc… which I didn’t really know was bad. I should have researched some more before buying, huh? I also ordered Sheer Cover through the infomercials on tv… I have yet to receive my kit. If I won’t be happy with it, I will try Bare Escentuals. I am a makeup junkie like that. Right now, I can’t see any difference from this L’Oreal minerals from the non-mineral makeup from Clinique that I am using.

• 21 Jazmin // Mar 6, 2008 at 3:26 pm

  Hi Suzie,

  I mentioned above that there’s no real cause for worry when it comes to mica and talc in cosmetics.

  Which Clinique foundation are you currently using? I’m currently testing out Sheer Cover, too ; ) Will definitely post a full review of it soon.

• 22 Singing 4 Him // Apr 15, 2008 at 11:39 pm

  I’m a die-hard liquid foundation girl! When I was a teen, I had acne, and was convinced it was because I used pressed powders to cover it. Now, I am 28, only get an occasional zit, but am STILL too freaked to truly trust powders, mineral or not. What is your take on liquid VS powders? And have you heard anything on Revlon’s new ColorStay Mineral Foundations?

• 23 erika // Apr 25, 2008 at 11:55 pm

  i bought the PF’s version of mineral veil. perhaps its mineral overload, but i find this is not giving me the airbrushed look it claimed. does bare minerals veil really give you the glow it claims and worth the money or is there a more value oriented product i could buy instead?

• 24 Jazmin // Apr 28, 2008 at 11:03 am

  Singing 4 Him: I’m sorry that I somehow missed your comment there, but I really appreciate your questions! Here’s my take on foundations:

  There isn’t a hard and fast rule on which formula type (liquid, loose powder, or pressed powder) is going to be better for your skin. What works best for you is going to depend on your skin type, the ingredients in the foundation, and any personal sensitivities that you might have to those ingredients.

  In general, however, the ingredients in liquid foundation, when compared to those in pressed powder, have a higher tendency to clog pores (and, as a result, cause acne).

  But the ingredients in pressed powders, however, have a greater tendency to clog pores than loose powders. So, in other words, a loose powder foundation is probably the least likely to clog pores and cause breakouts.

  Like I said, there are possible exceptions to this. One of the main ones that a lot of people talk about these days is the irritation that can be caused by Bismuth Oxychloride, which is a common ingredient in mineral makeup. Those who are sensitive to it can experience an “itchy” feeling and breakouts (this kind of reaction, however, is supposed to be somewhat rare).

  Do you remember what powders you were using when you were a teenager?

  And here’s my review of Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation…I like it, it’s good stuff ; )

• 25 Jazmin // Apr 28, 2008 at 11:12 am

  erika: I agree that Physician’s Formula mineral makeup doesn’t really live up to the promises on its packaging.

  As for the BE Mineral Veil, it’s one of my all-time favorite products and I still haven’t found anything cheaper that’s comparable. But full disclosure time: Though I’ve tested pretty much every “drugstore” mineral foundation out there, I haven’t tested all of the translucent Mineral-Veil-like “finishing” powders (I’ve only tried the ones by Physician’s Formula, Maybelline, and Jane)…so I’m not sure if Mineral Veil has a drugstore twin out there.

  But thanks for bringing this up. I think doing a separate set of reviews in search of a Mineral Veil alternative would be a great idea!

• 26 Joy // May 23, 2008 at 1:37 am

  I like this product I didn’t have to use to much. I compared it to Bare ess…. and it seemed the same stuff.

• 27 Brenda // Jun 7, 2008 at 4:49 pm

  Are baremineral products tested on animals?
  I like the idea of a powder instead of liquid especially in the summer. What’s best for “mature Skin”?
  Thanks, Brenda

• 28 Kathy // Jun 14, 2008 at 9:07 am

  I have been using Physician’s Formula PRESSED powder for about a week and love it. I have extremely sensitive skin and eyes and find it does not irritate me at all. I don’t feel I have to use all that much but it’s hard to compare since I’ve not used any other brands. It has a soft and light texture on my face. I am 50 years old and would say the coverage is medium. I have no major issues with redness or any other marks on my face so find the coverage adequate. I bought the product as a deal with the blush. The blush is lovely. It has a great depth of colour so you need to go lightly with it. The colour is rosy glow and it’s lovely. I have blue eyes, dark hair and am at the darker end of fair, or maybe lighter end of medium complexion. The deal was offered in beige and creamy natural. I originally bought the creamy natural but found it too light as I am tanned, so I returned it for the beige. It seems just right, but might be too dark for the winter. I think if you want to try one of the mineral powder lines this is a good one especially if you have sensitive skin. The brush hidden in the compact is good for carrying with you but I use a larger bronzing brush at home. I also sometimes use a sponge if I want to target certain areas first, then go all over my face with the blush. My skin is normal I would say. I found I got a bit of shine in the late afternoon, but it has been extremely humid here in Ontario so that could also account for that. It’s not enough to make me stop using the product.

• 29 Allison // Jun 20, 2008 at 7:23 pm

  If you haven’t tried Mary Kays new mineral cosmetics line, you should! It is very silky, won’t cake and won’t clog pores. It gives a great natural glow and lasts a long time.

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