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[LadyWillow]

hey edm lovers
I need some help deciding what to order.

I want to get a bronzer/blush that looks natural and matte
Have any of you tried "Fresh Air"?
Also have any of you tried the multi-intensive concealer?

for finishing powder I have a sample of start to finish rice powder in fair but do you like the regular start to finish ?

I want to place an order tomorrow since there is a 15% code valid until November 12

[NessaVenasaur]

hey edm lovers
I need some help deciding what to order.

I want to get a bronzer/blush that looks natural and matte
Have any of you tried "Fresh Air"?
Also have any of you tried the multi-intensive concealer?

for finishing powder I have a sample of start to finish rice powder in fair but do you like the regular start to finish ?

I want to place an order tomorrow since there is a 15% code valid until November 12

I have Fresh Air but haven't tried it yet, it looks really light to me. I'm afraid it would look more like blotchy foundation or a bad application of makeup rather than a bronzer. I have Soft Bronzer which I think looks good. It's really subtle but easy to build up, too. If you're really fair I would go with fresh air, if you're fair-light or light I would go with Soft Bronzer.

[LadyWillow]

thanks for responding
I am very fair and I ordered a sample of Fresh Air but if its too light for me I'll try the soft bronzer

[HplyEvrAftr]

Newly converted: Light Medium (beige) and Light Neutral (buff) blend 1:1

Why oh why did it take so long for me to try this line of minerals... I LUV LUV LUV them!!!

I requested my sample kit a week or so ago and within 2 days it was in my mailbox.... Neatly pkg'd and generous samples if I might add!!!

I tried out the Fairy Light neutral (buff); Light Medium (beige) and Light neutral (buff), as well as a blush and concealer (picked those 2 all wrong)

The Light Medium Intensive and Light Neutral Matte combined give me a porcelain finish!! Flawless coverage and it lasts as well

I had an order in with another company, but really planned on going with EDM for my next purchase, or as soon as I had the extra money (whichever came first).... HOWEVER, the other company never sent my pkg.... I received a tracking number, but that was almost 2 weeks ago, and they won't even return my emails IDK if something happened or what because the customer service was great prior to my placing my order!! So needless to say, I am tapping these sample jars, and NEED MAKEUP NOW!!! Based on EDM's speedy delivery of my samples, I am confident they can get my order here soon - especially since I opted for priority shipping!!

I just ordered the mini jars of the 2 matches to combine myself.... I also added another sample kit to try to get the blush & concealer right, as well as try out the light olive shade; and a couple warm shades...



ONE MORE THING: Prices ARE phenomenal and shipping costs are ON POINT... My old mineral company charged me about $10 for 2 jars FIRST CLASS!!! The more I spent; the more they charged me in shipping...and they always came first class no matter what, which costed them $3- $4 at most. There were times I actually removed stuff from my cart cuz my shipping went in excess of $10 and I just cannot fathom spending that much on little weightless containers.. KWIM?


Thank you EDM you made me a believer!!!!


Lastly, has anyone tried their puff jar???? Is it mainly for wet applications?? How does it work?? Per their description it's sifted up thru the sponge?? I'd luv to hear anyone's thoughts on it that may have tried it.

[Jade2468]

[size="5"]"OMG!" "I fricken love this thread, I just orderd my Everyday Mineral samples last night after reading a whole bunch of good reviews from people on this site and other sites that are comparing bareminerals with everyday minerals!" "LOVES IT!"[/size]

[lu lu belle]

question...... i was just looking at the em site, and it looks like they no longer show the quantity in their jars! nothing shows how much you get for what price you pay..... not even how many wipes you get! am i missing something?? i love em, but this kind of sucks. i know you generally get a good deal for what you pay, but i would like to know how much i'm getting before i order it.

[Crystalyte]

question...... i was just looking at the em site, and it looks like they no longer show the quantity in their jars! nothing shows how much you get for what price you pay..... not even how many wipes you get! am i missing something?? i love em, but this kind of sucks. i know you generally get a good deal for what you pay, but i would like to know how much i'm getting before i order it.

Click this link. They also have a forum where you can ask questions about products. Everyone is really helpful there.

https://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?...Itemid=52#faq32

[BookLover]

question...... i was just looking at the em site, and it looks like they no longer show the quantity in their jars! nothing shows how much you get for what price you pay..... not even how many wipes you get! am i missing something?? i love em, but this kind of sucks. i know you generally get a good deal for what you pay, but i would like to know how much i'm getting before i order it.

They explain that in their FAQ, here's a direct link:
https://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?...Itemid=52#faq32


I just got my second sample kit. I'm hoping that I just found my match with Buff Perfect. I have to wait til tomorrow to try it out in the sunlight.

Question: I tried Bare Escentuals in a store two weeks ago and then I got my first sample kit of Everday Minerals a week ago and tried it out on my face once. How long do you think it takes to know whether or not EM is going to break you out? The reason I didn't like BE (besides the price tag) is that the bismuth made me itch and my face was extremely red when I washed it off at the end of the day. Sorry if this is somewhere in the 96 pages...I didn't see it in the 10 that I read...

[PLONKER]

I ordered some samples and a flat-top brush recently. The samples arrived but no brush! I had been charged for it and was not informed via their website or email that it was out of stock! I emailed them back, got a refund and a week later I received a free brush! So watch your orders ladies!

[bestscreennameever]

I posted asking for help at the Everyday Minerals site asking for help covering acne, but I haven't gotten much help. Maybe someone here can help!

I have the following products at my disposal, but recommendations are welcome too.

The flat top brush
Start to Finish in fair
Pick Me Up Pink (pearl)
Mint Concealer
Intensive Concealer Fair
Multi-Intensive Concealer
Fair Neutral Semi Matte Foundation
Fair Neutral Matte Foundation
Sandy Fair Matte Foundation (can you tell I'm super pale?)
Sunlight Concealer

I've tried the following...

Moisturizing, applying start to finish fair, applying PMUP, then applying concealer to blemishes. I put sunlight under my eyes and then I mix a bit of mint with intensive fair. I've been doing it dry. Then I buff on 2-3 layers of foundation on top of that, then another layer of start to finish fair.

After reading some of the posts in this thread this morning, I tried applying the concealers with a slightly damp concealer brush. This did seem to work better. However, it still isn't good enough! You can still definitely see those nasty spots (and the red and purpley marks from the old acne) poking through all over the place.

Sigh. I miss my flawless skin.

[lu lu belle]

question...... i was just looking at the em site, and it looks like they no longer show the quantity in their jars! nothing shows how much you get for what price you pay..... not even how many wipes you get! am i missing something?? i love em, but this kind of sucks. i know you generally get a good deal for what you pay, but i would like to know how much i'm getting before i order it.

Click this link. They also have a forum where you can ask questions about products. Everyone is really helpful there.

https://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?...Itemid=52#faq32

ahhh, i see. seems kind of silly and unprofessional to me, but okay. (please don't get me wrong, i love their products, this is just a big let down for me.)

[lu lu belle]

I posted asking for help at the Everyday Minerals site asking for help covering acne, but I haven't gotten much help. Maybe someone here can help!

I have the following products at my disposal, but recommendations are welcome too.

The flat top brush
Start to Finish in fair
Pick Me Up Pink (pearl)
Mint Concealer
Intensive Concealer Fair
Multi-Intensive Concealer
Fair Neutral Semi Matte Foundation
Fair Neutral Matte Foundation
Sandy Fair Matte Foundation (can you tell I'm super pale?)
Sunlight Concealer

I've tried the following...

Moisturizing, applying start to finish fair, applying PMUP, then applying concealer to blemishes. I put sunlight under my eyes and then I mix a bit of mint with intensive fair. I've been doing it dry. Then I buff on 2-3 layers of foundation on top of that, then another layer of start to finish fair.

After reading some of the posts in this thread this morning, I tried applying the concealers with a slightly damp concealer brush. This did seem to work better. However, it still isn't good enough! You can still definitely see those nasty spots (and the red and purpley marks from the old acne) poking through all over the place.

Sigh. I miss my flawless skin.

this is what i do that seems to work for me..... for me, i actually found applying concealer after my foundation to be a much better method of covering acne. i start with a dusting of finishing powder (doesn't matter which one,) use sunlight concealer just under eyes, 1-2 layers of foundation, then i go back over pimples with a little sunlight concealer (i find this is awesome, awesome stuff to cut down on the redness,) and dab on rather than brush on, if that makes sense. so what i do is get some concealer on the brush and pat on red spots. start light and layer if necessary. my skin has yellow undertones, so i don't have a problem with it blending into my foundation (golden fawn.) i do this all dry, i found wetting the brush to be a hassle and not offer much more coverage.

i could never get the hang of using a green concealer, but this is also supposed to be really good and cutting down redness. be really careful about how much of this stuff you use though. the best advice i can give you is use light layers and build up coverage. don't pack on foundation--it will just end up looking cakey. i like to just use a couple layers and extra concealer where i need it.

[Dancing Queen]

Hey Guys!

I'm new to being a member but have been checking out this site for about 5 or 6 months now. Just recently on the message boards.

First of all - long story short ... my skin has been crazy this past year and esp the past 3 or 4 months. Used to use Bare Minerals but it's expensive and I found out can be "bad" for acne prone skin. I think that's a big problem but I loved the coverage!!! Then found Everyday Minerals. Oh my goodness. Got 2 free sample kits (I wanted to try several colors and options - lol) and got them yesterday. I've been so eager to try them I couldn't wait for this morning. EXCITEDLY noticed my skin is having a decent day today too! What a great combo.

So far - love it. I didn't try everything I normally would but did a minimal dusting of foundation and blush and LOVE love LOVE it! I barely even tried and it's fabulous. I can't wait to see how it works long term. I'm thinking I've found something not only affordable but that my skin likes too. Can't wait to tell my mom since i just got her into Mineral Makeup in general. Thanks for all the tips. I'm gonna try the flocked sponge thing b/c sometimes I like to try it wet! You get a different look than just powder. Great thinking.

[greeneyes44]

Hi there,

Great forum! I am fairly new to the EM cult but am becoming a quick convert! I’ve read thru many of the posts and am so excited about the tips I want to try.

With my first order I didn’t get an exact color match, though the multitasking foundation (intensive) and multi concealer work the best so far. I have a new sample kit on it’s way and hope to find my true match!

I am still playing around the application as my skin tends to fluctuate between incredibly dry to incredibly oily by the hour depending on acne product usage, weather, and where I am with my hormones at the time, lol.

So I haven’t mastered how to make an active pimple look good covered with EM (it just looks really cakey and obvious) but if I have no active breakouts I can cover up the flat red marks and hyperpigmentation fairly well. Right now my skin is pretty clear only one active pimple that I think it on it’s way out.

Anyway, I have a list of EM questions based on my experience so far:

1. I am not getting a perfect coverage. My pores are showing thru and looking very large and obvious. What does that mean that my face is too dry or too wet? Could this be b/c I am not waiting long enough for my moisturizer to dry before applying the minerals? How long should I wait?

2. Is it safe to workout with EM on? I know you’re not supposed to wear makeup when you workout but I HATE going to the gym with my horrible bare skin exposed. I would think it’s better than working out in a liquid foundation with cover up and pressed powder on. That’s what I was doing before just to stave off the embarrassment..

3. Is it okay to fall asleep in ocassionally? I read in the forum old posts that people sleep in silk dust as it actually helps the skin overnight. I checked the EM website and can’t find silk dust anywhere. Was this product discontinued? Is there another one that behaves the same way?

4. When you mix the powder with moisturizer and water for a wet application, are you still supposed to use the kabuki brush to apply or a foundation brush? I tried the wet application to see if it made my pores less noticeable but it ended up looking not natural.

5. Lastly, I am 39 y/o and even tho I have young looking skin (thanks to overactive sebum glands that are great for wrinkles but horrible for zits!) find that I have to avoid applying the dry mineral around my eye area or it accentuates the fine lines and crows feet when I smile, which are normally not noticeable w/o under eye makeup. Does anyone have any tips for this? I end up with a flawless looking tone everywhere else except under my eyes where it looks darker and different.

Thanks! I’m not sure if this board is still active but I look forward to your replies!

[NessaVenasaur]

*bump*

I love Soft Bronzer

[Shaara]

Lastly, has anyone tried their puff jar???? Is it mainly for wet applications?? How does it work?? Per their description it's sifted up thru the sponge?? I'd luv to hear anyone's thoughts on it that may have tried it.

I love it! I got a bronzer puff jar as a free sample with my last order, and I'm addicted! I have really light skin too, but it seems to work nicely at blending itself out and not looking too harsh

My only concern is that I can't wash the applicator puff thing

[peaches1975]

Joining the EM club! I'm going to order my sample kit tonight and hope for the best! Right now I use Loreal's version of mineral makeup (Bare Naturale???) and I don't care for the unnatural "luminous" shine it leaves. It also doesn't have the staying power I'm looking for, and touching it up is pretty much impossible. I work 12+ hour shifts so I need makeup with staying power, and mineral makeup has outlasted both Revlon's Colorstay and Almay's TLC. The Loreal MMU has lasted longer, but leaves a terrible appearrance on my skin regardless how long I buff, how long after I let the moisturizer set...even my few flakes from BP rid themselves of the makeup after a few hours on the job! Very frustrating! I've been playing around with MOM to "shrinken" pores and work as a makeup primer, but by the end of my shift I have white residue on my T-zone and NO makeup! Since I have flakes I moisturize, and since I have oily skin in places I try to take care of it in those places...ugh! What's a woman to do?

I've read several pages (~20, not all 98 pages) and have really enjoyed seeing the various tips and tried to make the Loreal work. Unfortunately, I just don't think it's going to. Can't wait to see how the EM works out from what everyone says! I'm also interested in seeing how this MMU deals with the wrinkles and crow's feet. I'm a blonde with skin damage from former sunbathing (oh to talk to that child in me years ago...grrr!). Actually the MMU has not made the few wrinkles look anything as bad as liquid makeup has...we'll see!

Thrilled to join the club and share some tips once I have some!

[Zigg123]

OK I must be an idiot, b/c I tried the techniques listed here for mixing the concealer w/ moisturizer or water to get better coverage and it just looked like smeared paint on my face! What am I doing wrong?

FYI - I am makeup "challenged" so please bear w/ me.

[lovewhoyoulove]

I joined the EM bandwagon for a while but ended up jumping off because I wasn't happy with the way it looked on me

There definitely wasn't enough coverage for my liking - I tried putting it on wet, dry, mixing colours, mixing concealers, tried different brushes, you name it I tried it...coverage was never enough for me, and I found when I got close to get any decent amount of coverage my face looked very wierd, can't really explain it
I ended up using a different liquid foundation with EM over top to get a look I was happy with
It made a royal mess of my bathroom too! My boyfriend was constantly complaining about powder EVERYWHERE!

The one product I loved was Silk Dust so I am very sad they aren't making it anymore! I'm using the last few weeks worth right now and am not looking forward to running out!

My skin did clear up a small bit for a few weeks then right back to the usual, so I'm not convinced that makeup is even remotely my problem

Zigg123 - try spritzing water on your concealer brush (or run it under water and wipe the excess water out until its just damp), then work some of the concealer into the brush (I used the lid of my concealer container for this) until its almost a thick paste
Dab it on the area you want to cover gently and keep dabbing until it blends more evenly. Let it dry a bit then use a dry brush (another concealer brush or soft eyeshadow brush, or even a q-tip would work) to gently buff the excess concealer off - you don't want to wipe it all, just blend it enough that it looks more natural!
If you are using a bigger brush to put cover up all over, then try dipping your brush into the concealer, tapping off the excess and give the brush a quick light spritz of water and buff the concealer on gently

[Polska Laska]

I have officially fallen in love with Everyday Minerals. After ordering 3 sample sets in different shades and "finishes" ie: matte, original glow, etc, I've finally found my match.

Favorite:

Foundation:
Sunkissed Fair in Original Glow

Concealer:
Fair Intensive
Pick Me Up Pink (great for mixing with sunkissed fair for undereyes)

Blush:
Photo Album *I LOVE this blush*

I still want to order more samples, I have this little sample drawer in my makeup organizer, and it's totally full... I still want to try so many blushes (Homework, Girl's Day, DVR Sunday, Cookie sheet) and concealers (like the Aussie Perk Me Up and Sunlight color corrector). Has anybody tried the blushes I just listed by the way? Any feedback?

As far as application goes, I use the "skunk brush" or the big 187 from Mac (I don't know the # - acnebattle, help me out here? ) to apply a light layer of foundation. I apply concealer before foundation with a tiny dense concealer brush. Sometimes I use a cream concealer from Quo with a thick consistency for more coverage on darker red marks. I apply blush with an angled blush brush.

So I also wanted to mention that at first, I felt that my face was an oil slick by the end of the day, turning my makeup too dewy and muddy looking. I read a bunch of product reviews on primers and decided to go get a sample of the Make up Forever's Micro HD Powder from Sephora. I now have (I know I'm bad) gone back and gotten 2 more samples because I love it. My makeup lasts a lot longer throughout the day, and I sometimes don't have to blot the oil from my face at all during the day (and I have very oily skin).

So I finally figured out how to maximize the effectiveness of EDM makeup. I love this stuff, now I know why Wynne used the term "cult" in her title... Haha!