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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:01 am  |
Please excuse my dumb questions. I've never heard of MMU before coming to EDS and now having lurked around here for a few months, I'm thinking of trying some MMU. My questions are:
How is MMU different from regular make-up? What so good about it? (won't do harm to our skin as regular MU do?) Are they natural looking? What are the best brands? Are MMU brushes different from regular brushes?
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:54 am |
Hi, CK! I recently started using MMU after not using any sort of foudation for a couple years. I use Bare Escentuals loose foundation, but I believe there are other brands that make a pressed foundation if that appeals to you more. I like it because it's easy to put on, and delivers good coverage. It can look unnatural if you choose the wrong shade, but otherwise it looks as if you're not wearing makeup at all. I choose to start using it because it's free of chemicals and pore-cloggers, so it's much better for your skin than most liquid foundations. It also has the added bonus of spf 15! It took me awhile to learn how to apply it, though (less is more!).
As far as brushes go, I think you just need a good brush for foudation application, but otherwise they're pretty much the same as other brushes.
If you're just starting out, I suggest that you do what I did-- order from QVC (if you want to try BE) because you can get the brush and a pot of foundation for $35, whereas a brush would cost over $20 by itself. I know some people don't like the bareminerals flawless brush, but I don't mind it. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:08 am |
Hi, violetanne! Thanks for your reply.
BE loose foundation just looks like regular loose powder to me. Is it really look like this but can offer full coverage at the same time? Can I use a regular face/blush brush for application? I've got Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush, Face Brush and Blush Brush. Can they be of any use if I switch to MMU?
Actually I seldom use foundation but I use blush on a regular basis. People warned me about the harm the blush will do to my skin if I don't use a foundation/primer. So I suppose MMU blush can be used safely directly on my face? Can MMU blush (say BE Glee Blush) be applied in the same way as regular blush?
Sorry for my so many questions.  |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:24 am |
| Physicians Formula is Mineral Make-up and they do fantastic blushers |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:53 am |
| CK, I tried BE about 3yrs.ago, I did not like it for sev. reasons, the foundation made my face itch and the whole look was too shiny-it has bismuth in it which some people are sensitive to. 3mo. ago I read a post here re: PureLuxe cosmetics and have been on a mmu run ever since, trying a find my HG foundation and formula. It is kindy tricky to find the right shade, most of the smaller co. sell samples. Check out a delphi forum called mineral makeup mania and just start from there. Relative to brushes-you need a really soft foundation brush, some like a kabuki brush. Sorry to be so lengthy, hope this is helpful. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:13 am |
| I just started using Bare Escentuals last week and I like the coverage and how it looks so natural. I have bad acne on my chin and I'm able to cover it about as well as I was able to with my liquid foundation and concealer and keep it natural looking. Plus, it doesn't flake around my blemishes. I'm not sure if I'll stick with BE but I won't go back to "regular" foundation. My only real complaint is that is doesn't last throughout the day. About 8 hours after putting it on it starts to fade. Doing makeup touchups at work is really inconvenient so I'd like something that lasts. I was going to try their Re-ver Upper primer to see if that helps. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:28 am |
Misha-I would Definitely recommend a primer if you find your MMU is not staying put. I find it also helps minimize the look of pores.  I actually just use Monistat's charfing creme as a primer (I ran out and got this after reading about its uses here). Cheap and works great! |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:14 pm |
| Just to confuse you more ... I love Colorescience Foundation SPF 20 which has the powder in a self-contained brush and it's very water-resistant. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:42 pm |
| i like mmu better than normal foundation.. someone introduced it to me a couple months ago and im never going back to normal foundations! the coverage is more natural.. easier to apply without the mess.. and it feels better on than liduid foundation.. doesnt look or feel cakey at all.. and you can control the coverage. great! |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:56 pm |
Olyn - thanks for the tip about the Monistat Anti-Chaffing. At first I thought this was a cruel joke the forum plays on us newbies but then I did a search.  You're not kidding! Makes me wonder how this use was discovered. Anyway, I have to try it now. Thanks again. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:10 pm |
| I've tried several MMU powders and they look horrible to me. They are a powder so you see the powder texture just sitting on the skin and it does look cakey to me. Of course I don't have a brush, I just use my fingers. I hate powders though. They just sit on the skin and don't blend in like liquids and moisterizers. I have to use a cream concealer, not powder. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:11 pm |
| BYRG- Hi, if you are trying to apply mineral makeup with your fingers it won't usually look good, you have to use a proper brush or a flocked sponge. I don't think you have given it a fair "shake", it really is so much better for your skin, it has a natural SPF of about 10--15 so that helps and it is "natural", it allows your skin to breathe. If you want to try it again, hookup with someone who likes it to show you how to apply. Also def. agree with the primer, monistat anti-chafing gel is silicone based like Smashbox's primer so they're similar that way but monistat's so much cheaper. Some people use a light layer of emu oil or AVG as their primer or most mmu co. have their own type of primer, it just depends on your skin and what works for you. Back to using your fingers to apply, I've read where some women mix their primer or moisturizer with the mmu foundation and then apply to your face, use a flocked sponge to smooth the finish afterwards. Sorry for the lengthy response but I just love this stuff. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:21 pm |
I LOVE Jane Iredale!! Especially the concealers which come in a little palete with two different shades, so you can match it prefectly with your skin colour. It is a cream conclealer, wich I MUCH prefer to a loose powder. It is also extremely convenient for carrying around with you.
I tried BE and it made me really shiny... |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:31 pm |
| I love the coverage, feel and texture of MMU but it makes me really itch because of my sensitive skin. I tried Amazing (good color match), Everyday Minerals (good coverage and best on pores) and True (best color match, but pressed was shiney). True was the only one that didn't make my skin itch but it really showed the pores and lines on me. I'm back to Sheisido lifting foundation. You girls are lucky who can wear it. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:11 pm |
So what are the brands that are available at EDS and worthy of trying?
And I'm worried that I can't get the right shade if purchasing online (but i can't get it locally  ). Any advice on finding the right shade?  |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:42 pm |
Well everydayminerals.com lets you choose a FREE sampler of 3 different colors of foundation (you can also mix and match consistency types based on what you are looking for...some are more shimmery, some are more matte) plus a blush, plus a finishing powder and all you have to pay is shipping. I believe that was around 3 dollars. It might be a good place to start! They also have step by step instructions on their website.
The free kit link is:
http://www.everydayminerals.com/shop/prod_80.html
You can also go to places like Ulta and or department stores and they will do a makeover on you. I'd start with the free EM kit though. I don't know that it's available on EDS yet though, sorry. |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:30 pm |
Hi Olyn, thanks so much for your info! It's definitely a good place to start with! (cuz it ships internationally) 
I suppose there's no local dept store selling MMU over here, otherwise I'll surely ask for a makeover.  |
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:25 pm |
| You are quite welcome! I also wanted to reiterate what was said about using some type of primer if you already don't. I mentioned above that I use Monistat chafing creme as my primer. It works great and is cheap...I don't know if that is available internationally or not, but really many primers have a similar results to one another in my experience. For some reason it seems that mineral makeup seems to highlight pores if you skip this step! |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:56 am |
Hi Olyn, is Everyday Minerals' Baby Kabuki good? I think I can get EM's Kabuki or BE's Baby Buki from EDS. Which one is better (and softer)?  |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:17 am |
| I think Monave is awesome, especially in terms of their shades, and they will work with you to find you the right one for your complexion and skin tone, mixing stuff up just for you if necessary. Their eyeshadow is the best, especially in the creme to powder form. Lasts forever, both on the skin and in the pot. Worth a trip to Baltimore for their one-on-one, but they are also online. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:59 am |
EM was kind enought tosend me a baby k brush to try so I hate even saying anything but it did shed quite a bit. It could have just been a fluke but I thought I should mention it.
Should have tried the monistat trick. Does it make your skin greasy or anything? |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:57 pm |
CK - I have actually not tried their brushes. I already had a few of my own at the time I ordered their free sample kit, and I am usually hesitant to invest in new brushes because they are all relatively expensive and each one seems like a gamble of investment...(Does it shed? Grab enough product? Too little? Etc etc).
I know I'm not the only one who has tried Everyday Minerals products though, so if you are really interested in their brushes, you might ask in a separate thread and I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses! Or, from what AnnieR posted, it sounds like if you contact them directly, they might send you one to try out. One thing I always hear is that they have great customer service.
AnnieR - No, the Monistat doesn't make my skin greasy at all, but the texture is so hard to explain. It looks clear like a vaseline, but it feels silky to the touch, not greasy or sticky. It doesn't soak into your skin like a lotion, either.
You only need a small amount, and it glides on and then helps provide kind of an even, matte texture to your skin and in my experience, makes Any kind (mineral or not) of makeup look and stay better. It also does not clog my pores. I even use it on my eyelids to prevent non mineral eyeshadows from creasing, and eyeliner go on more smoothly/stay put.
LOL  , I actually put it under the outside edge of my arms/ribcage when I go running to help prevent chafing, (I'm a notorious arm pumper  ) and it works for that too.
I did feel odd buying this (especially because at the time, my boyfriend was with me and I had to try to explain what I was really intending to use it for...even though at the time I was still dubious) and it was in the 'Feminine Products' section at Walmart (right next to yeast infection cream and 'cleansing products') but now I'd be more than willing to march right over there and grab some, no matter who was watching or who I was with! It's a keeper for me. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:50 pm |
| Personally, I love my Jane Iredale pressed base, and I use the JI Handy Brush. The brush is a little pricey, but I find that it works really well with the powder, and it is a sturdy brush. I have had it for about a year, and it doesn't shed, washes well, works well, etc. |
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