Shellydon Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Anyone have a suggestion for mineral make up for middle aged skin? I've tried a couple (Bare Minerals, too orange. Alima, lasted less than 2 hours). Anything that you love that I should give a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Did you go to a Bare Minerals store and have someone do your makeup? Bare Minerals has quite a large color selection, and the people who work there are pretty good about matching skin tone. Bare Minerals has been my favorite so far. :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I have been using Bare Minerals (I think the color is called True) for several years. I don't think it looks orange at all. It's like a light dusty pink with a tiny bit of sparkle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's not orange but I did notice that if I use a color that is supposed to be the same within Bare Minerals, it won't be a perfect match. I like their mineral for skin that tends to breakout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I use Revlon Aqua Colorstay Mineral powder. I actually prefer it to Bare Minerals, which I used for years previous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I can't wear that type of makeup (I'm too oily), but I do recommend going to Ulta. IME, they are very helpful with recommendations, color matching and you can return anything that you try and don't like. Their rewards points add up quickly which helps! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I second Ulta. Do you use a primer? I've found that makes so much difference in the staying power of foundation, both mineral and liquid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I use the Bare Minerals with a Smashbox primer. I love the combo. I agree with going in to Ulta or Sephora and having the foundation matched. If it was too orangey you had the wrong color, but there are a lot of colors to choose from. They'll usually take it back within a certain time, too, if you get home and don't like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I use the Bare Minerals with a Smashbox primer. I love the combo. I agree with going in to Ulta or Sephora and having the foundation matched. If it was too orangey you had the wrong color, but there are a lot of colors to choose from. They'll usually take it back within a certain time, too, if you get home and don't like it. This is my usual combination, but I'm finding I can no longer use the matte formula, I think I need to go back to the regular bareMinerals. Have you tried both finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Does it have to be powder minerals? It can look aging if your skin is getting drier. What about a BB or CC cream instead? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I discovered, and LOVED, mineral foundation about 3-4 years before I aged out of it. My skin is dry and the powder just highlighted fine lines that I didn't even know were there. :-/ I had to switch to cream. I do love the BB creams. Basically I want to look naturally even without actually feeling the make-up on my face. When I have to do all of the primer/foundation, setting powder nonsense for a performance I feel like I have an inch of product on my face and I complain profusely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I like BB creams too but prefer Korean ones. They cover better, although Korean BB creams are limited in color choices. Skin79 Pink and Orange are what I prefer as well as IOPE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I used Bare Minerals powder in my 30s but as I have aged, I have found it drying -- it also emphasizes fine lines and wrinkles. NOT what I'm going for! I now use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue tinted hydrating gel cream. Light, natural coverage, nourishing to my skin, sun protection -- I LOVE it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I love Bare Minerals too. I do prime beforehand--it makes a much more even application by filling in all of my fine lines. Did you have someone else colormatch you to your foundation color? I am cool-toned--never had any orange issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Did you go to a Bare Minerals store and have someone do your makeup? Bare Minerals has quite a large color selection, and the people who work there are pretty good about matching skin tone. Bare Minerals has been my favorite so far. :-) Yes, they have a lot of colors. It is my favorite too. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I like Bare Minerals too. A lot depends on the shade I choose, though! I did notice the last time I went into a Whole Foods and looked in their make-up section, they seemed to have some potentially good brands to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) I can't wear that type of makeup (I'm too oily), but I do recommend going to Ulta. IME, they are very helpful with recommendations, color matching and you can return anything that you try and don't like. Their rewards points add up quickly which helps! The only cover up I've found that works with my oily skin is Revlon color stay 24 hour foundation for oily skin recommended by Paula from Paula's Choice. I use a wet make up wedge to apply just a few drops since I don't like heavy coverage and like to look and feel as natural as possible while getting the coverage I need. I can't use powder anymore because it makes my pores and wrinkles look awful now. Edited April 20, 2017 by ifIonlyhadabrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I used Bare Minerals powder in my 30s but as I have aged, I have found it drying -- it also emphasizes fine lines and wrinkles. NOT what I'm going for! I now use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue tinted hydrating gel cream. Light, natural coverage, nourishing to my skin, sun protection -- I LOVE it. Me too, love it! I went through a lot of BB and CC creams, foundations and other makeup experiments before I found this one. I don't feel it on my skin and it smoothes everything out making me look years younger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Me too, love it! I went through a lot of BB and CC creams, foundations and other makeup experiments before I found this one. I don't feel it on my skin and it smoothes everything out making me look years younger. Do you have dry or combo skin? I have oily skin and any BB and CC cream I've tried slid off in hours and broke me out. But you're taking about gel. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I have combo skin and this one doesn't cause any break outs where I normally get them when wearing makeup. I wish I could help about the oily skin. This stuff and all the others are too darned expensive for all the experimenting you have to do to find what's right for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoEdgedSword Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I second or third the BM Complexion Rescue. The gel is awesome. It goes on cool and when I feel it drying on, I stop blending. I put it on with a special brush that I just L.o.v.e. I probably go through the product faster, but I love it. I also aged out of BM mineral powder and I'm never going back. Now, I'm starting something new after being at ULTA over the weekend and it's called IT. A cc cream. I love this more bc it removed about 4 steps. I used to use Stila color corrector and IT takes care of that to correct for redness. Also I don't really need powder to set it as much like I felt with Comp. Rescue. With CR I felt like I needed to fix it sooner. I too have oily skin. So this is my new one. Love the better coverage! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Does it have to be powder minerals? It can look aging if your skin is getting drier. What about a BB or CC cream instead? It could be. I've not found one that I like though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I use Tarte Amazonian Clay tinted moisturizer. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I got tons of compliments when I wore Physician's Formula. Then I used Bare Minerals, which I didn't like as much but I spent so much I used it for a little more than a year. These days I prefer Laura Mercier Silk Creme, which is a liquid but makes my skin look amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The only cover up I've found that works with my oily skin is Revlon color stay 24 hour foundation for oily skin recommended by Paula from Paula's Choice. I use a wet make up wedge to apply just a few drops since I don't like heavy coverage and like to look and feel as natural as possible while getting the coverage I need. I can't use powder anymore because it makes my pores and wrinkles look awful now. Color Stay has been my back up for years! I use it in between experimenting with other foundations. The best regimen I've found so far is: Mario Badescu glycolic facial cleanser and AHA moisturizer Arbonne primer Urban Decay All Nighter Lorac powder The Urban Decay is thick, but I use very little and apply with an IT foundation brush, then finish with a few light dabs of the powder. I am guessing most people would not like the thickness of the foundation but I have huge pores, acne scarring and redness....it covers it beautifully. My pores appear so much smaller than with any other foundation and I have very little oil at the end of the day, perhaps applying with a brush helps. I am loving this recent combo!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks all! I have a lot of products to take a look at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I used Everyday Minerals for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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