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MAC or bareMinerals?

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SwimmingInTheBlueLagoon · 07/02/2018 23:04

I'm late 20's, haven't really worn makeup before and want that naturally flawless skin with nicely defined cheek bones type look, rather than a made up look. Im going to go to one of the makeup counters and I've narrowed it down to MAC or bareMinerals but cant decide which. MAC would mean a day trip to a city since I dont live near one of their counters (about 1hr30mins each way).

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blinkineckmum · 07/02/2018 23:08

I love BareMinerals.

RazzleDazz1e · 07/02/2018 23:10

I would go for bareM over MAC. I find MAC make-up very heavy and bareM light as a feather in contrast.

The above being said though I wear very little make-up day to day!

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SwimmingInTheBlueLagoon · 08/02/2018 10:20

Does the bare minerals last well through the day?

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BluePony · 08/02/2018 11:34

I prefer MAC but I do like a decent coverage.

Nanasueathome · 08/02/2018 11:37

Have a look at Bare Minerals on QVC
Really good offers and you have a 30 day money back guarantee too

MarsBarsAreShrinking · 08/02/2018 11:54

I would be cautious of the powder foundation from Bare Minerals if you've got dry skin. It looks horrific on me, made my pores look like craters but on my friend with oily skin it looked lovely.

Iworrytoomuchh · 08/02/2018 12:06

If you want the flawless skin look go for Mac over bare minerals, for natural flawless skin don’t go for either of the above as Mac is too heavy and bare minerals is too light, Lancôme or YSL might be better. For defined cheekbones you’d want some sort of contour kit or just a bronzer and highlight. Benefit hoola is good for bronzer or as a cheap starting point, revolution does a really good powder contour kit that is only about £8 and hs lots of colours to choose from so you can find which one you like best. I used to use ABH but found revolution much better and a fraction of the price!

BluePony · 08/02/2018 12:08

Iworry oh good because I ordered that contour palette yesterday Grin

MarsBarsAreShrinking · 08/02/2018 12:23

Actually, sorry I know it's not one you've mentioned but can I recommend Fenty, if you can get to a Harvey Nichols? I am hugely impressed with it; definitely one of the best I've ever had.

spugzbunny · 08/02/2018 12:44

I can't find a match at MAC which is a shame because I love their eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Bare minerals liquid pro is fantastic! It lasts all day on me.

I thought fenty was terrible when I had a sample. I seem to be the only one though! It was so cakey!

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