Sheer Cover

1Foxylady

Hi all

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to apply the powder.
I've just received some sample pots from lily lolo :-)

The pots are very small and none of my brushes will fit :-(

Thanks

JoeyEmma

If you have a look on youtube and do a search for mineral makeup, you will find some video tutuorials on there.

You can also read this
http://www.everydayminerals.com/g?t=viewDocument&incParam=application_tutorial

sunny_london

continualdiamond wrote: »

So i tried a different type of mineral foundation off ebay, from a really good seller and has a shop etc.

OK, I'm going to be like the infomerial too. I bought sheercover and I love it. But I'm really interested in anything that's cheaper. What was the name of the product you bought on ebay? Was it southern magolina or something different?
Thanks

sunny_london

1Foxylady wrote: »

Hi all

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to apply the powder.
I've just received some sample pots from lily lolo :-)

The pots are very small and none of my brushes will fit :-(

Thanks

Have a look at the sheercover.com (not .co.uk) website. It has all the tips and tricks videos on it, about how to tap the brush off, start from the outside and work in etc. It's full of sales pitch too, but not too much considering the products work and they do show you how to put it on effectively.

I am going to have a look at the Lily Lolo products. I have very sentive skin and sheercover is a a little itchy, (not so much that I won't wear it though!:D) so I'm going to look out for the non-bismuth products too.

Rikki

Okay...........don't wear foundation full stop but though I might give this ago as its not meant to feel like your wearing a mask.

Where do I start?
What colour?
What product?
How easy is it to put on?

I don't want to make an expensive mistake.

MissMassEffect

JoeyEmma wrote: »

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=539618&highlight=everydayminerals.com

here have been some similar threads like the above one. Have a look at my comments on Everyday Minerals. I stand by it, its the best makeup I have ever worn. I have never been able to wear makeup everyday without breaking out since finding this. Its amazing and half the price of Bare Escentuals, which contains bismuth and some can find it to be itchy on the skin.

Thanks for that, have just ordered some to try out

veronarona

My favourite Mineral Makeup tutorial

Done at home by an "ordinary" young American girl - I posted it on several forums a few years ago, maybe even here, but here it is again:

http://community.livejournal.com/bareescentuals/21179.html?view=86203

Rikki wrote:

Where do I start?
What colour?
What product?
How easy is it to put on?

I don't want to make an expensive mistake.

You have to take the plunge and order samples or (easier to use) small pots. And a good quality kabuki brush to start out with. See eBay for both, check sellers' feedback for the specific products and for their reliability as sellers.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=mineral+foundation

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=mineral+foundation

Some ladies who have difficult skin find that they can use minerals when they can't use liquid/cream foundations, and a lot of them seem to enter into a lifetime quest to find the perfect colour and finish - all brands vary.

veronarona

veronarona

My favourite Mineral Makeup tutorial

Done at home by an "ordinary" young American girl - I posted it on several forums a few years ago, maybe even here, but here it is again:

http://community.livejournal.com/bareescentuals/21179.html?view=86203

Rikki wrote:

Where do I start?
What colour?
What product?
How easy is it to put on?

I don't want to make an expensive mistake.

You have to take the plunge and order samples or (easier to use) small pots. And a good quality kabuki brush to start out with. See eBay for both, check sellers' feedback for the specific products and for their reliability as sellers.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=mineral+foundation

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&dfsp=1&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=kabuki+brush&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&a6=-24&a14=-24&a65911=-24&a10244=-24&alist=a6%2Ca51%2Ca66416%2Ca56%2Ca10244%2Ca14%2Ca65911&pfmode=1&reqtype=1&gcs=2073&pfid=3393&pf_query=kabuki+brush&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=SW16+1LW&sabfmts=1&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&fgtp=

Some ladies who have difficult skin find that they can use minerals when they can't use liquid/cream foundations, and a lot of them seem to enter into a lifetime quest to find the perfect colour and finish - all brands vary.

veronarona

sunny_london

Rikki wrote: »

Okay...........don't wear foundation full stop but though I might give this ago as its not meant to feel like your wearing a mask.

Where do I start?
What colour?
What product?
How easy is it to put on?

I don't want to make an expensive mistake.

Hey Rikki,

I've now tried the SheerCover (after seeing the Guthy Renker informercial) and Lily Lolo's via their 99p samplers - both which where recommeded by people on this forum.

Personally I've found the SheerCover nicer on my skin and giving a better coverage. Both are very light, not like lthe liquid foundastions that I've worn for years.

Getting the colour right is a challenge via mail order. I ordered 4 Lily Lolo sample at 99p each and none of them are really the right shade But then again I'm mixed race so that always poses a challenge. When I ordered the SheerCover trial pack I didn't get my shade selection totally right either. They send two colours as part of the trial pack and only one is good for me, but its a good match. Knowing I could send it back for a full refund within 30days is good, but to be honest I don't feel the need to. When I order my next batch, I'll just go a shade darker.

If you're not sure, I say try both for yourself. If you spend £5 at Lily Lolo you get 4 decent size trial pots to try and with SheerCover you have a month to send it back if it's not right (even if the pots are empty - nice ). I then tried Max Factor's version in Boots (from the on-display samples) , but it's nothing in comparison to these two, it's much heavier and pastie.

Have to admit, it is the best makeup I've ever tried and I've tried a lot, hahaha. Mac need to come up with something really good to get me back

Here's the links:

http://www.lilylolo.co.uk

http://www.sheercover.co.uk (to order), but watch all the infomicals on sheercover.com http://www.sheercover.com/tipstricks.php?pactvid=15b9d7ca94a6a7114724ac24fc9d47f1 which show you how to put in on - it is really easy. These video guides come with the trial pack too.

countrygal

Hi
I have a question about applying mineral make-up, I have ordered some from the Southern Magnolia website and am waiting for it to arrive. However one thing I am confused about is how do I apply the powder after I have used my face serum and moisteriser as my face is quite 'tacky' for quite a while after? Do I have to wait until the tackiness goes? Sometimes this takes quite a while and I don't always have lots of time in the morning when I am rushing out to work. I don't want the powder to get caked onto the moisteriser.
Any advice?
Many thanks
CG