bare Minerals goes green

A great brush set is very important to achieving your desired make-up looks, but in this case the brush and Bare Minerals set is not only make-up focused.  This earth friendly pack is proud to boast their desire to be a-natural through and through.    This particular set is full of great products, including: This set contains: bareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Warmth, Original Mineral Veil, Mineral Veil, Full Flawless Face Brush,  Flawless Application Face Brush, Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush, Get Started DVD, and SEPHORA-EXLUSIVE BONUS: Prime Time Foundation Primer.

Make-Up Tip for Foundation

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Many of us prefer to use a foundation as a base under our make-up to smooth out the skin tone and cover imperfections.  I do as well, but it always seems too heavy.  I just don’t like to wear heavy make-up (like I did in the 80′s when I practically shoveled it on). 

To get light coverage that feels light, I mix a dab of foundation in the palm of my hand with a dab of my facial lotion and then apply it.  It lightens up the weight of the make-up and goes on very smooth.  It also shortens up my time in the bathroom.

Who Doesn’t Love Smoky Eyes?

I love the “smoky eye” look but I’m never quite sure if I’m applying my make-up right.  I want my eyes to look sexy, not like a raccoon!  I was reading on Glamour that for smoky eyes, the closer you apply the eyeliner and shadow to the nose, the more dramatic it looks.  OK, I think I got that part.  Maybe.

Not really. 

So I googled it and found this “how to” video: