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Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:16 pm  |
| I just got my samples of the Tuscan UAD from Illuminare. It is 10-15% LIGHTER and this is the darkest shade that they have. Can anyone suggest what I can use on top like a bronzer or powder to make it a tad bit darker? I would like something that does not clog my pores. Illuminare, so far has great coverage and my skin is bump free! |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:48 am |
OOhh, is it better than Alima?
With respect to bronzer, I think that Guerlain makes the best bronzers. The Terracota ones. Let us know if bronzer can compensate for the lightness. |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:18 am |
| Why not try bronzing drops like Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronze Concentrate? |
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27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:59 pm |
Great suggestion about the bronzing drips.
I have tried all of the powder MMU, and well, I'm ready for a change. Actually, I am adding Illuminare for days or nights when I need sweat-proof, thicker coverage. Well, I've used it 3 occasions now, and it does not feel like I'm wearing anything. I plan on trying my Alima tomorrow to see if my skin feels a difference! |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:54 pm |
I adore but have problems color matching Illuminaire too.
I end up mixing with regular foundation, which of course, means that I don't get the lasting power.
I suggest sending an email. Can't remember her name, but the founder is really helpful and is always quick to give tips. |
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:17 pm |
| I just had some bronzer powder samples from Alima. I just took the darkest and dusted my face. It worked great! Not too much though, just a light sweep. It's not my "color" but I think that I will look for some other companies who offer quality bronzers. So far, no bumpy skin at all and I wore Illuminare today while working out for 3 hours! I have UBER oily skin and it did not come off! But, no acne flare-ups! Wow! |
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:21 pm |
awesome. Yeah, I wore Illuminaire when I got married on the beach 8 years ago.
Most long-lasting foundations will dissolve with skin oils. Illuminaire is the ONLY thing I've found that doesn't budge through oil, sweat and water. |
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mid 40's, Hawaiian/Japanese, combo skin, med/dark complexion. "If life hands you lemons, throw them at your enemies" |
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:19 am |
| Still using their sample and no break-outs. I was out from 12 noon to 10:00 pm yesterday and it stayed on, but the bronzer powder came off, but my face was clear! |
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:49 pm |
Hi divalovesmusic,
Is this what you're using?
http://www.illuminarecosmetics.com/product_p/d-473.htm
It sounds fabulous though color matching sound like a nightmare.
Have you tried NCN liquid MMU foundation? I'm trying a few samples at the moment. Dunno - verdict still pending. |
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:59 pm |
My shade in illuminare is Tuscan Toast as well. Bronzing drops sound like a great idea. Application takes a bit of getting use to b/c of the thick consistency, but once you get it right you get great coverage. I also use their buffing pad. For liquid MMU I've found illuminare to be the best.
I use to add Becca shimmering skin perfector in gold to the Tuscan Toast to get a perfect color match to my skintone, although the bronze shade may work for you as well.
http://www.beccacosmetics.com/index.php?cPath=3_9 Click the link for the Shimmering Skin Perfector. It is water based & contains lotsa good for your skin ingredients like A,B,D,and E
A cheaper alternative would be L'oreal's limited edition bronzing drops. It did break me out though, but I have very acneic skin. You may be able to use it with no problems.
I also found a powder MMU yesterday called Genesis that I am really loving. I want to give it another week though to see if my skin reacts, but I think my search for MMU may be over. |
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combo/acne prone skin/naturally tan-nc 42: HG so far: Pure Minerals Mineral Melt cleanser for OCM, JM bioglycolic cleanser, JM bioclear, EII, Sofina Nuance Up, SK-II airtouch fdn, Vincent Longo lip stain in Baby Boo & My Sunshine, Kevyn Aucoin Apricot Tansoleil blush |
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:38 am |
I have to stop reading these threads. I'm more or less of an NC42 too, so Illuminaire suddenly looks veeerryy appealing! 
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:05 pm |
| Agent OO-CAT wrote: |
Hi divalovesmusic,
Is this what you're using?
http://www.illuminarecosmetics.com/product_p/d-473.htm
It sounds fabulous though color matching sound like a nightmare.
Have you tried NCN liquid MMU foundation? I'm trying a few samples at the moment. Dunno - verdict still pending. |
Oh, yes! That's the one! I got a sample of the NCN also. My sis tried it and she says that it does not have enough staying power. I think that I may order samples of the NCN firming foundation. |
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:09 pm |
| leidon, which shade of the Becca Shimmering Perfector do you use? It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients really look good. I may have to try...oh, no. |
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:12 pm |
| Where do you buy Genesis Mineral Makeup? |
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 5:28 pm |
Hey divalovesmusic...I used Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Gold.
I picked up the Genesis MMU at my local mall at one of those stands/kiosks. There was another thread where a gal also found Genesis at the mall as well. |
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combo/acne prone skin/naturally tan-nc 42: HG so far: Pure Minerals Mineral Melt cleanser for OCM, JM bioglycolic cleanser, JM bioclear, EII, Sofina Nuance Up, SK-II airtouch fdn, Vincent Longo lip stain in Baby Boo & My Sunshine, Kevyn Aucoin Apricot Tansoleil blush |
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:21 pm |
I went to Sephora over the weekend and they don't sell Becca in the stores anymore 
I did end up buying Stila's illuminating foundation in 80 watt. It's sheer so I can easily mix with other products when needed.
I also picked up Cargo's Big Bronzer. Looks great. |
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mid 40's, Hawaiian/Japanese, combo skin, med/dark complexion. "If life hands you lemons, throw them at your enemies" |
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