Hello friends! Did everybody have a good weekend? We had a pretty nice Saturday at the park...I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
Last night Pixie was complaining that her eye was hurting. There wasn't any noticeable swelling or redness. I told her the best thing to do was get some sleep. She is the WORST at staying in bed, and always has excuses to get out of bed and talk to me. So when she kept coming out to tell me her eye was really hurting, I wasn't very sympathetic, or patient. Imagine how guilty I felt this morning when I saw this:
She's pretty stuffed up too. Hubby thinks that it's allergies, I'm leaning more towards virus or eye infection. What do you think? Poor girl. I kept her home from school, in case it is a virus. I win Mother of the Year for sure on this one. Just call me Jerk Face for short.
In other news, I decided it might be fun to occasionally pass along any consumer wisdom I might gain in my daily life experience (because you know I lead such a fascinating life.) It won't be weekly or anything, but if I discover anything useful, I'll pass it along to you!
So for my first installment, I thought I'd share a little side by side mineral makeup comparison. If you're like me, you sometimes see things on infomercials that really intrigue you. You want to believe the claims, but you don't want to be made a fool of by shelling out the cash and being disappointed in the product. This is how the Bare Minerals Makeup informercial affected me.
I've never been much of a makeup wearer. Eye makeup yes, lipgloss - sometimes. Foundation...the first time was for my engagement pictures where I went to a department store and had a makeover. I don't like the heavy feel or look of it. So I haven't worn it since. But the bare minerals makeup definitely sparked my interest. It appeared to even out and soften the skin-tone, without looking like makeup.
When my cousin J came to live with my parents I saw that she used BM makeup. She looked great (of course she's 19), and said she loved the makeup. So off to the mall we went for me to get color-matched and drop a buttload of money. This stuff is pretty pricey. I did like it, but when I recently ran out of the foundation, the thought of dropping $25 for a tiny little round of powder gave me heartburn. At least I imagine that's what heartburn would feel like, but since I never get heartburn...I'm not really sure. So I've been without the foundation for a bit.
Cue Avon Lady. My hilarious neighbor and friend "N" recently started selling Avon. I've noticed their mineral makeup and decided to give it a try. Here's why:
The makeup on the right is $25. The Avon makeup on the left? $11. And for this catalog, it was actually buy any 2 for $9.99. So really I paid under $5.
Notice a difference in size as well? Yeah, so I went for it.
These are obviously different colors. Once is the "warmth" bronzer for cheekbones, and one is the translucent "finishing" dust for sealing it all after the look is complete.
So, my recommendation? Go with the Avon. I like it just as well. Possibly a little better. I like the coverage a little more I think. But that could be due to the fact that the shade is a little darker, and perhaps that is a better color for me.
The makeup is great, the coverage is equal in quality, and lasts just as long. From now on it's Avon Smooth Minerals for me!
One more little tip: This brush collection from Bare Minerals will run you a total of $70 if you buy them individually off the website. I got them as part of a package when I bought my first BM makeup at the mall (I still paid too much), and can I just tell you...they are CRAP? Seriously, they shed like crazy. I always have loose bristles I have to brush off my cheeks, and all over the top of my shirt after every time I put my makeup on. Just sayin'. I'll be lookin' for a $10 set at Walmart, methinks.
Hope this Consumer tip was helpful to someone! Have a great Monday!
Last night Pixie was complaining that her eye was hurting. There wasn't any noticeable swelling or redness. I told her the best thing to do was get some sleep. She is the WORST at staying in bed, and always has excuses to get out of bed and talk to me. So when she kept coming out to tell me her eye was really hurting, I wasn't very sympathetic, or patient. Imagine how guilty I felt this morning when I saw this:
She's pretty stuffed up too. Hubby thinks that it's allergies, I'm leaning more towards virus or eye infection. What do you think? Poor girl. I kept her home from school, in case it is a virus. I win Mother of the Year for sure on this one. Just call me Jerk Face for short.In other news, I decided it might be fun to occasionally pass along any consumer wisdom I might gain in my daily life experience (because you know I lead such a fascinating life.) It won't be weekly or anything, but if I discover anything useful, I'll pass it along to you!
So for my first installment, I thought I'd share a little side by side mineral makeup comparison. If you're like me, you sometimes see things on infomercials that really intrigue you. You want to believe the claims, but you don't want to be made a fool of by shelling out the cash and being disappointed in the product. This is how the Bare Minerals Makeup informercial affected me.
I've never been much of a makeup wearer. Eye makeup yes, lipgloss - sometimes. Foundation...the first time was for my engagement pictures where I went to a department store and had a makeover. I don't like the heavy feel or look of it. So I haven't worn it since. But the bare minerals makeup definitely sparked my interest. It appeared to even out and soften the skin-tone, without looking like makeup.
When my cousin J came to live with my parents I saw that she used BM makeup. She looked great (of course she's 19), and said she loved the makeup. So off to the mall we went for me to get color-matched and drop a buttload of money. This stuff is pretty pricey. I did like it, but when I recently ran out of the foundation, the thought of dropping $25 for a tiny little round of powder gave me heartburn. At least I imagine that's what heartburn would feel like, but since I never get heartburn...I'm not really sure. So I've been without the foundation for a bit.
Cue Avon Lady. My hilarious neighbor and friend "N" recently started selling Avon. I've noticed their mineral makeup and decided to give it a try. Here's why:
The makeup on the right is $25. The Avon makeup on the left? $11. And for this catalog, it was actually buy any 2 for $9.99. So really I paid under $5.
Notice a difference in size as well? Yeah, so I went for it.
These are obviously different colors. Once is the "warmth" bronzer for cheekbones, and one is the translucent "finishing" dust for sealing it all after the look is complete.So, my recommendation? Go with the Avon. I like it just as well. Possibly a little better. I like the coverage a little more I think. But that could be due to the fact that the shade is a little darker, and perhaps that is a better color for me.
The makeup is great, the coverage is equal in quality, and lasts just as long. From now on it's Avon Smooth Minerals for me!
One more little tip: This brush collection from Bare Minerals will run you a total of $70 if you buy them individually off the website. I got them as part of a package when I bought my first BM makeup at the mall (I still paid too much), and can I just tell you...they are CRAP? Seriously, they shed like crazy. I always have loose bristles I have to brush off my cheeks, and all over the top of my shirt after every time I put my makeup on. Just sayin'. I'll be lookin' for a $10 set at Walmart, methinks.
Have any tips to share? Or any questions about products you've been wondering about?
Hope this Consumer tip was helpful to someone! Have a great Monday!
Comments
I do use Bare Minerals and I love them. I buy mine on eBay and it is only a quarter of the price.
(I happen to love my brushes...)
I don't know Avon's version, so I can't address the quality difference. From your pix, it doesn't seem you're comparing apples to apples. You have the Avon powder next to a Bare Minerals "Warmth". Warmth is bronzing powder that lasts forever because a little goes such a long way. 3 years ago I bought some and I still have about half a container of it.
I don't use their foundation anymore, but I mix 2 parts Mineral Veil with 1 part Clear Radience and use that as my powder. I get compliments on my skin all the time and I am 42. I also use "Glee" as my blush and "Well Rested" for eye shadow.
Love the stuff.
Also, I hope Pixie's eye gets better quick! Poor girl. Mother of the year, for sure! I do the same thing though, so it may be a photo finish...
I've never tried the BM, but the commercial always made it sound so great. When I got looking online I found Everyday Minerals, much less expensive, and you can order free samples, which are a good size. I like it a lot. My kabuki brush is really good, never sheds, but I can't remember if it's from EM or Signature Minerals (I like their translucent powder).
I know this is getting long, but here's my mineral makeup tip...I never could see how you were supposed to "swirl and tap" in those tiny little lids, so I use the lid from a regular loose powder container like this http://www.newyorkcolor.com/products/index.cfm?item=475
My kabuki brush lays on its side inside it perfectly when not in use. I happened to have one, but it works so well, I'd go out and buy a cheap loose powder just for the lid if I needed to!
I wanted that mineral veil...like wanted it forever! And now I know it sucks! LOL :)
My friend sells Avon and I order some stuff every once in a while, wondered about the mineral makeup so now I might have to try it out. Ive tried the Loreal kind and really liked it
Happy Monday..
I LOVE Bare Minerals. I've used it for so long, and I have a hard time using anything else. I've tried Avon's version and I like it ok, but I'm still sold on the Mineral Veil and I love their Fairly Light...I'm fairly light and it's perfect for me. I'm like you, hate the feel of a heavy foundation. Avon is a good second though and you're right about the cost!
Hope you're having a good day!! Miss you!
As far as the eye, is there any discharge or discolor of the eye? I'd see if Benedryl helped, if not a trip to the doctor might be helpful to get some antibiotics.
And thanks for the review, good to know.
I sell Avon & this mineral makeup is why I sell it! I used to use MAC foundations.. soooo expensive. When economy hit & we had to tighten up the budget (we are a small business owner) I tried Avon. I liked it so I started selling. Great product for an unbelievable price!! Great tip :)
I loved Avon anything. I used to sell it, and I got hooked. I use Bare Minerals now, but only because I scored a great deal. I agree about the brushes; there have been several times I arrive at church only to have someone brush loose bristles off my shirt. Gag.
XOXO
Jen
I tried Bare Minerals and I felt like a cake face with 10x more wrinkles than I really have! Maybe the lady that was trying to sell me the product needs to go back to for another training class.
Can't wait to hear how your daughter is doing! I hope much better...and rest assured we've all done things like that!
I'm so glad your trip to the wedding got better. We are the same way EVERY SINGLE trip something goes wrong!
I've used Bare Minerals for several years, and really like it. It is pricey {I may just have to score a deal on ebay!} But I'm not opposed to trying other brands. I always wondered if it was all the same. Mostly I just can't stand the thought of using liquid foundation, and going without foundation isn't an option ;)
I use BM half of the time and love it. I'll have to give Avon a whirl now!