As I have stated in several previous posts, I love makeup. Every aspect of it. I like the natural looks, the bold looks and everything in between. In my years prior to having children, I spent more than an hour in the morning getting that perfected look and a bit more time throughout the day reapplying it.Due to children, a job and life in general, that amount of time is no longer available. I have found myself not even applying my make up some days just because I didn't have any extra time. Just recently I decided that enough was enough and I begun my quest for good looking, easy to apply, long lasting makeup...that is natural. Boy that was harder than I thought.
If it is long lasting, it usually has chemicals. If its chemical free, it doesn't stay on very long. This was very frustrating...until I found Mineral Basics. At first, I didn't think this makeup would be any better than any others that I've tried but figured I'd give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised.
Chandi, the owner of Mineral Basics, sent me over 15 (yes, 15) samples of anything that I wanted to try. I picked a few and asked her to choose the rest. She did a great job of picking even though all I told her was that I don't wear real bold looks. Not that I don't like them. I just can't where I work. So this is what she sent me: Lt-Med Foundation, Lt-Med Concealer, Sunkiss Bronzer, Silken Matte Finishing Powder, Finishing Silk Finishing Powder, Baby Pink Blush and the Multi Use Powders in the following colors: Raisin, Storm, Egypt, Eggplant, Dark Chocolate, Wind&Sea, Forest and Black. These Multi Use Powders are in either Matte, Satin or Shimmering.
I wasn't sure where to start on the day I received the mineral makeup. So, after reading the pamphlet that was included, I locked myself in the bathroom and went to town. I used the concealer under my eyes first. Then applied it on a few of my freckles on my face. Over this, I applied the foundation. Just to note, it took VERY little of either to complete the face. I then applied the blush. I applied the Bronzer on my forehead, nose and chin. I used the Black Matte on my upper and lower eyelash line as an eyeliner. I applied Wind&Sea(deep shimmering silver) over my entire eyelid. Then applied Forest in my crease only. To finish the look, I applied the finishing powder over my entire face. Again, I want to note, I used very little of this makeup at any time to achieve the look I wanted.
The pictures really don't do this justice. I have hundreds of freckles on my face. You can only see some of the larger, darker ones because of the concealer. The colors were sophisticated and classy. The makeup was easy to apply, mineral based that is Bismuth-Free. And the fact that the owner is a user of her own product says a lot. I have not used all the colors yet but I love the ones I have used and will be a returning customer with Mineral Basics.
Bet you want some, huh?
Head on over to Mineral Basics and purchase all your favorite colors.
Bet you would rather win, huh?
Chandi has offered one my readers the chance to win 15 samples of their choice of colors.
Mandatory Entry:
Head over to Mineral Basics and tell me one product you would love to own.
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Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The Bebe Dulce giveaway will end at 11:59pm on March 16th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.
**I received 15 make up samples to review. No other compensation was received.The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ**









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