tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post6206719983157485216..comments2023-12-13T11:29:38.697+01:00Comments on Binary Star: My Third Everyday Minerals Haul (with Swatches)Vikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074840923998901040noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-64332245428563712252008-03-13T17:44:00.000+01:002008-03-13T17:44:00.000+01:00I'll definitely try something like that next time....I'll definitely try something like that next time. I think I've already ordered every blush I was truly curious about (and that also felt like a safe choice), so now I can experiment a bit. And it looks like I'm starting work next week (I only have one group of students so far but it'll build up soon) which means that I'll actually have some money in the near future for makeup purposes. ;-) Wheee!<BR/><BR/>Naturally, I can't take a close look at Nars's Orgasm because alas, we don't have that either in Hungary. (This is getting more and more pathetic, by the way: every time I'm practically forced to answer to people trying to help: "Sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about.") No worries though: I'll hunt down some swatches on the Net and take a look. I've actually done that before, so I have a pretty good idea about what color that particular blush is. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your help dear and have a great weekend! (I have a hunch I'll soon learn to value weekends again... :-)<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>IzarVikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074840923998901040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-24532936863286065882008-03-13T17:25:00.000+01:002008-03-13T17:25:00.000+01:00Hey Izar,Okay maybe a true peach will not be so go...Hey Izar,<BR/>Okay maybe a true peach will not be so good but a pink/peach? Have a look at Nars orgasm blush and you'll know what I mean. That blush is seriously universally flattering!<BR/><BR/>Weekend is almost here!<BR/><BR/>GrayburnGrayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157112140794442772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-27251781060044276672008-02-28T18:56:00.000+01:002008-02-28T18:56:00.000+01:00Ohhh, booo...I'm often running into this trouble w...Ohhh, booo...I'm often running into this trouble with mineral make-up. They don't seem to offer colors for us tanned folx. But thanks so much for givin' me high hopes. I'm going to get a Free Sample Kit and see how that works. And you are too an expert. I trust beauty bloggers any day over websites and sales persons. We are the real gurus.<BR/><BR/>Peace and love, Izar!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-39553463991205253622008-02-27T22:34:00.000+01:002008-02-27T22:34:00.000+01:00Seeker:Thanks dear! I hope I'll be able to put tho...<B>Seeker</B>:<BR/><BR/>Thanks dear! I hope I'll be able to put those plans into action: it seems I may start teaching soon, but I won't say that anything is certain at this point: nothing seems to be that lately...<BR/><BR/>Oh well, the weather's really nice (18 °C and blazing sunshine!) but I really need to find a job soon or else I'll go mad. <BR/><BR/><B>Divine Blackness</B>:<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, it seems to me that their selection of foundation shades suitable for women of color is seriously lacking. I would definitely try <I>Deep Tan</I> if I were you as it seems to be the darkest shade they have right now. <BR/><BR/>The good news are (there's two, you see) that 1.) they will soon have actual photos of all their products on the website, and 2.) they are planning to introduce more shades specifically aimed at black women. <BR/><BR/>For now, I would advise you to order a Free Sample Kit and select the three darkest foundation shades. You can always order another such kit if you want to experiment further. I've already ordered 3 and am planning to order a fourth. About the finish: depends on what kind of coverage you want. Perhaps the Intensive might not be such a good idea as it can't be layered easily. (Well, it can, but looks a bit too matte for my taste.) All I know is that I like Semi Matte the best for reasons I already mentioned in my post. <BR/><BR/>When it comes to blushes and eye shadows, I think you're free to experiment: they have truly gorgeous shades. One thing or two though: other women have said it already that ligher shades of EM's blushes don't show up on dark skin tones very well, and I can safely say they're right after having had the chance to give some of their blushes a closer look. I'm not sure about the eye shadows though: for me, darker shades work quite well, while light ones just don't show up (and I have a light skin tone, mind you) but perhaps if you foil them, they might turn out to be more intensive. Considering their price though, I guess it's easy to experiment with them and the Mini Eyeshadow Kit is a great way to save some money too. (10 mini e.s. for 18$ instead of 25$) Do try <I>In the Garden</I> though: it's just too good to pass up and it would look great on you!<BR/><BR/>I really hope I could help you some and that you will like this brand. I know I'm anything but an expert as I haven't tried any other mineral makeup yet, but I truly am grateful for their products. They really make a difference.<BR/><BR/>I wish you lots of luck in finding things you like, and if you have any questions just let me know. As always, I'd be glad to help you. ^_^<BR/><BR/>Lots of love,<BR/>IzarVikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074840923998901040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-91756698002251163102008-02-27T18:45:00.000+01:002008-02-27T18:45:00.000+01:00That's it. Because of you, I am definitely going t...That's it. Because of you, I am definitely going to be ordering from Everyday Minerals in the near future. My only concern is choosing the right color. Ugghhhh.....any suggestions?Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-49891423462611489482008-02-26T22:18:00.000+01:002008-02-26T22:18:00.000+01:00Hi dear, I'm glad that you're ok, despite your tee...Hi dear, I'm glad that you're ok, despite your teeth problems.<BR/>Oh, I'm dying to know your March plans, but I'm sure that you're a girl to manage things all right.<BR/><BR/>Again great stuff.<BR/>The picture with the blush applied it onto the back of your hand looks great and I think the blush is really well with your skin. Good choice.<BR/><BR/>Keep in touch sweetheart.<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/><BR/>xoxoSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-38385476011172412562008-02-26T19:16:00.000+01:002008-02-26T19:16:00.000+01:00Hi Grayburn!I'm glad I took your advice. Maybe nex...Hi Grayburn!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I took your advice. Maybe next time I'll brave a truly peachy shade. They <I>are</I> gorgeous, I was just afraid of them a bit, as most of them end up looking orange on my cheeks after a while.<BR/><BR/>I read that the EM site will soon go under major reconstructions and there will actually be photos of the products. I hope they'll be good ones, but I guess anything in better than what we have now. :-)Vikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074840923998901040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592845297280649213.post-8642564429470415652008-02-26T18:48:00.000+01:002008-02-26T18:48:00.000+01:00Oh hello Izar! I'm so glad that the blush worked ...Oh hello Izar! I'm so glad that the blush worked out for you :) You did good picking a suitable color for yourself. I must say that is a gorgeous color! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing these swatches with us (sometimes the swatches on the EM site is so hard to tell!).<BR/><BR/>luv,<BR/>GrayburnGrayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157112140794442772noreply@blogger.com