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Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:04 pm  |
Ok, you guys know I'm a huge Alima fan and all, but I was way disappointed with this stuff. I ordered two sample jars recently in the two lightest colors: light yellow and cool beige. My first impression of it was ok--- it has that same light silky texture that the Alima foundation has. However, that's where the good impression ended. First of all, both colors are too dark for me. Even worse, in certain lights the finish is slightly shimmery--- not cool! I'm an oily girl so I like an EXTREMELY matte finish. Needless to say I'll be sticking with my pearl silk dust for a finishing powder, and my Alima samples are up for swap at MUA!
Alima Finishing Powder can be purchased atwww.alimacosmetics.com. It costs $14 for a full size jar, and $1 for a sample jar. |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:44 pm |
I ordered this with my last order in Light Yellow. I think it works ok for me and it does seem to help cut some of the shine that would appear on my nose mid-day (I only use it in my tzone). I do like the slight shimmer in it, but I prefer a slight shimmer over a truly matte look (I would say I have more combo skin). I had tried the Cool Beige as well, but had the same problem ... it seemed a bit too dark for me (I'm a N1 Chiffon). I would probably consider repurchasing it, unless I find something better along the way.  |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:55 pm |
I jumped the gun and ordered a full size of it in Light Yellow without even trying the sample. The color turned out alright on my yellow-toned Asian skin. It turned out to be too drying and mattifying for my dry skin and really irritated my face just like Alima foundation did. I think Alima foundation and finishing powder aren't for me. It might suit someone with combo/oily skin better.
Lynn |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:13 am |
| The finishing powder does seem a bit drying. I too ordered the full size in Light Yellow. I find it works better if I am using it over my Everyday MMU Intensive Cover, as that still has way too much sheen and is on the pinkish side. Over the Alima, the two together dries too much. |
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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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Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:41 pm |
I really wanted to love Alima but the foundation wasn't for me. I have dry skin and it seemed to accxentuate dry patches I hadn't seen before. Lumiere was better (I think it's the squalane). I'm waiting to receive my samples from UGLOGIRL.
I have to say that the foundation samples came beautifully packaged from Alima and I love the brush I got.
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:12 pm |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
I really wanted to love Alima but the foundation wasn't for me. I have dry skin and it seemed to accxentuate dry patches I hadn't seen before. Lumiere was better (I think it's the squalane). I'm waiting to receive my samples from UGLOGIRL.
I have to say that the foundation samples came beautifully packaged from Alima and I love the brush I got.
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I'd highly recommend Lily Lolo MMU. It's a UK based company. I too have very dry parched flaky skin, but this foundation works beautifully on my skin. To be honest, I can still see the flakies, but nothing nearly as bad as with Alima or Lumiere. Their Flawless Silk finishing powder is very nice as well. |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:00 pm |
| Thank you - I will look into your recommendation. |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:05 pm |
| Im telling you Liz you MUST try the UGG Soft glo finisher, its the best ever! |
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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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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:09 pm |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
| Thank you - I will look into your recommendation. |
You can get samples for 99p each and shipping is so cheap within the UK. If I remember correctly, that's where you're from.
Here's the link if you're interested:
www.lilylolo.co.uk |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:10 pm |
| vonstella wrote: |
| Im telling you Liz you MUST try the UGG Soft glo finisher, its the best ever! |
I'm looking forward to my samples arriving.
Melissa is very nice. |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:13 pm |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
| vonstella wrote: |
| Im telling you Liz you MUST try the UGG Soft glo finisher, its the best ever! |
I'm looking forward to my samples arriving.
Melissa is very nice. |
I know isnt she!?! Let me know how you like them!
P.S. have you gotten your package yet? |
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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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Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:23 pm |
| vonstella wrote: |
| Im telling you Liz you MUST try the UGG Soft glo finisher, its the best ever! |
I hear and obey, mistress!  |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:15 pm |
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P.S. have you gotten your package yet? |
Not yet - sometimes postage to Australia is within a week and other times it takes longer.
My skin is excited.
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:16 pm |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| vonstella wrote: |
| Im telling you Liz you MUST try the UGG Soft glo finisher, its the best ever! |
I hear and obey, mistress! |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:57 pm |
| I'm different. I don't like Alima's foundation, but I find Alima's finishing powder makes my skin look flawless! I love sandstone finishing powder. |
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