Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have made it. Love it. I have problem skin and it really helps to clear it up. I wont go back to storebought. Using a moisturizer is recommended. Colleen, have you tried shea butter on your spots? Shaey Do you use it? What are the benefits of it? Any reactions to skin when using it? I've got sensitive skin and don't necessarily have a reaction to the makeup I'm using, or the facial products. However, I do have red spots/blotches on my face constantly. I use facial cleanser/toner/moisturizer for sensitive skin. It doesn't irritate my skin, but it doesn't clear up the spots either. Anyone have any comments on mineral makeup? Thanks! Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps HYPERLINK " http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com " http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/276 - Release Date: 3/7/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Colleen, have you ever been evaluated for cea? Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Colleen I've always wanted to try it. I see those infomercials for Bare Essentials Mineral Makeup and am always tempted to order it but it's SO pricey. I know I've seen a few soaping/cosmetic suppliers sites offer the ingredients to make your own but haven't ventured there yet, either. Even on those sites it doesn't seem very cheap to make. But maybe it is in the long run. Shaye, fill us in a little on who you buy the ingredients from and how difficult it is to make it. Did you waste a lot of product trying to get it to the color you wanted? Have you tried selling it yet? Mineral Makeup Do you use it? What are the benefits of it? Any reactions to skin when using it? I've got sensitive skin and don't necessarily have a reaction to the makeup I'm using, or the facial products. However, I do have red spots/blotches on my face constantly. I use facial cleanser/toner/moisturizer for sensitive skin. It doesn't irritate my skin, but it doesn't clear up the spots either. Anyone have any comments on mineral makeup? Thanks! Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 It sounds like the ingredients are expensive, but a little goes a LONG LONG way. An ounce of mica is quite a bit. Mineral Make-ups are made in grams unless you're making a ton for orders. I'll working on a few classes right now that I will be offering online - lip balms, lip glosses, lotion bars, mineral make-up, and a few other things. Some of them will be combined into 1 class. Lip balms are so easy and fast. ~Shyra A. The Aromatic Mills <http://www.aromaticmills.com/> http://www.aromaticmills.com -----Original Message----- I've always wanted to try it. I see those infomercials for Bare Essentials Mineral Makeup and am always tempted to order it but it's SO pricey. I know I've seen a few soaping/cosmetic suppliers sites offer the ingredients to make your own but haven't ventured there yet, either. Even on those sites it doesn't seem very cheap to make. But maybe it is in the long run. Shaye, fill us in a little on who you buy the ingredients from and how difficult it is to make it. Did you waste a lot of product trying to get it to the color you wanted? Have you tried selling it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 > > Colleen, have you ever been evaluated for cea? No. It's not a constant thing. It all depends on the weather/season, and my mood. LOL! Needless to say that stress tends to cause more splotches than no stress. Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 > I've always wanted to try it. I see those infomercials for Bare > Essentials Mineral Makeup and am always tempted to order it but it's SO pricey. Me too ! I just came across an ad in a magazine & thought maybe I would give it a try. I'll have to wait till I get some cash though because it is expensive! Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 , its not expensive if you already have oxides on hand which I think most of us do since we make soaps. You just need a few other things.I made some a while back and managed to match up my skin but it did take a little tweeking and I think unfortunatly I forgot to take notes. I am getting low on what I made so its time to play again. And I've done some eye shadows too and attempted a blush but it wasnt the best. Since then I havnt made the time to play too much so I havnt sold any but it is one of those goals of mine. This time I will be sure and take notes! LOL I'll have a couple of suppliers and I'll look up the website of a gal who has TONS of supplies and I'll email you. Or I beleive Monave has kits if im not mistaken. Shaye Shaye, fill us in a little on who you buy the ingredients from and how difficult it is to make it. Did you waste a lot of product trying to get it to the color you wanted? Have you tried selling it yet? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/277 - Release Date: 3/8/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Glad it's not constant. Do you use hypoallergenic make-up? Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Colleen ston Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Mineral Makeup > > Colleen, have you ever been evaluated for cea? No. It's not a constant thing. It all depends on the weather/season, and my mood. LOL! Needless to say that stress tends to cause more splotches than no stress. Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 > > Glad it's not constant. Do you use hypoallergenic make-up? I use Cover Girl & Maybelline. I think they are, but not sure. Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Was thinking more like Almay.. Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works I use Cover Girl & Maybelline. I think they are, but not sure. Colleen Handcrafted & Decorative Soaps http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Katy, Try this site.. http://www.tkbtrading.com/index.php?item=220 & ret=http%3A%2F% 2F72.37.149.157%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category% 3D29 & PHPSESSID=fd0dcb83f929ca01139cd5daf99f4dae Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow, thanks Cheryl! It was me who requested it. Thanks a bunch! Katy Cheryl wrote: > Colleen, > try this site out.. > http://www.raesinimages.com/makingmineralmakeup.htm > I just got surfing around and found this one. Seems a good one, as I'm > very interested in the mineral makeup myself and I also am looking for > a kit to try before I do anything more of it. > > Cheryl > Thethreedogkitchen.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Katy, I make mineral makeup, or should I say " mix " it. Because you buy the ingredients and it's just a matter of mixing a formula to your liking and skin tone. I've purchased two hobby kits from Monave. It was $35 for foundation and $30 for lipsticks. To me it wasn't worth it. It didn't explain much. And it was a little product for lots of money. Later on I found Coastal Scents and their professional kit is $199, but it was SOOOOO worth it. Lots of product, lots of instructions, lots of everything. I did a fair this past summer and from that $199, I made 10 times as much money. And I still have LOTS of product left. Their kits comes with an 82 page book of instructions, this is worth the price to me, IMHO. I searched for months and months on the internet on how to make mineral makeup and everything was just half explained. This is really a whole product and there's an additional 125 pieces, which includes the minerals, base powders, etc. I know this is costly, but your daughter can surely start her own business with this kit. They also have sets already made, a 13 piece one for only $42. And smaller sets for less. I highly recommed Kathy and at Costal Scents. If you have any questions they answer your email with 24 hours. Marisol in Brooklyn PS: If you need extra packaging, you can check out kaleidoscopecosmetics.com or just buy them from Costal Scents. The reason I get them from kaleidoscopecosmetics.com is that they have the clear tabs to cover the sifters, which if you don't have them, the powders get all over the packaging. Let me know if you need more help. I love mineral makeup. Again, Marisol in B. Katy <katyr64@...> wrote: Every Christmas I fill both of my daughters stockings with makeup. My oldest was just out buying makeup yesterday and was stressed over the cost (living on a budget now!) and she commented that I should start making it. Well, I'm not sure it's cheaper to make your own (because I've never made it) but I thought that maybe I could come up with some sort of kit for her this year and stick that in her stocking. Let her do it herself. Does anyone know where I can find premade kits or point me in the direction of a good vendor for supplies? Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Katy __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have got to make my dd some too, she has been stealing mine! LOL Shaye <http://geo./serv?s=97359714/grpId=2226641/grpspId=1705162404/msgId =29951/stime=1164151645/nc1=3848640/nc2=4025302/nc3=3848528> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I buy the bare esentials but did try making my own a few years back using ingredients I purchased through someone on our list. I believe it had a zinc oxide base with titanium dioxide and the micas. I burned two coffee/herb grinder up blending it and then it really dried my face out for some reason. ;( Wish I could make one as good as the one I am presently going broke on buying. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hi Has anyone ever made this themselves (like the Bare Essentials type). I use a lot of this in the summer months and was thinking of trying to make it. Looking for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi , I make mineral makeup, and it's doing very well. I did a LOT of research before I even ventured into making it. The first thing you want to do is investigate ingredients, because there are a LOT of them in different formulations. The best part is once you figure out what you want to do, it's easy! You'll need to get a good gram scale that goes to .01 grams - that's a must. Write down everything you do precisely so you can remember it. The key is consistency. The hardest part is developing colors. It takes a lot of trial and error. You'll possibly be putting greens and blues into foundation colors, and it doesn't make sense at first, but it will all gel in your head once you see what they all do. Look at other mineral makeup sites and see what ingredients they're using. I've compiled a list of some of the ingredients for my customers to look at that might help get you on your way: http://www.saphoros.com/ingredient_article.htm Another good resource for info and ingredients is TKB Trading ( www.tkbtrading.com). Kaila Westerman is a wonderful person - very helpful - and has beginner kits with recipes and everything available at reasonable prices. Good luck and have fun! Donna S. Saphoros Spa Essentials www.saphoros.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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