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Bare Minerals Fairly Light

18 replies

GreenDressy · 28/04/2023 15:43

If you usually use this regularly, how are you managing to get hold of it at the moment? Or what have you found as a good replacement?

I'm trying out Bella Pierre Biscotti but it's not quite right!

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flipent · 28/04/2023 15:48

I have one pot left, but have sampled the Lolo Lilly version. They do sample pots for £2.50 so you can try them, which appealed.
I went for Candy Cane, Blondie and China doll to sample. All were good on colour. I'm a little worried about coverage, but going to try again now I know which of the colours I think suits me best.

KatieL44 · 28/04/2023 15:55

Has something happened? This is, and has been for years, my go to foundation so slightly concerned if they've taken it off the market...

flipent · 28/04/2023 15:59

They are having supply issues. Not sure how long it's going to last.

GreenDressy · 28/04/2023 16:10

@KatieL44 I haven't been able to buy any for a couple of months. Hoping it will be back soon!

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GreenDressy · 28/04/2023 16:10

@flipent Thanks for that, I will have a look!

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KatieL44 · 28/04/2023 16:11

Ahh ok, thank you! Better start looking for a back up in that case 😊

flipent · 28/04/2023 16:14

KatieL44 · 28/04/2023 16:11

Ahh ok, thank you! Better start looking for a back up in that case 😊

This was my theory.
I think there is also a takeover going on - so goodness knows what they will be like when they finally get back to supplying!

KatieL44 · 28/04/2023 16:23

I'd seen someone questioning the primer on another post (also one of my staples) but didn't really think anything of it at the time although now I think about it, I really struggled to get the mineral veil a while ago so maybe they've been affected for a while! Just hope they aren't going under anytime soon...

GreenDressy · 29/04/2023 12:52

I'm jealous of those people who managed to keep a stockpile!

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FTM2022SS · 29/04/2023 12:54

I switched to the ordinary 1.2N serum but the coverage one is also fine! It's much cheaper and liquid but very easy to use!

SummerSazz · 29/04/2023 12:54

I've been trying to buy some for ages to no avail ☹️. Have not found any alternatives either.

So frustrating as I'm not really a makeup person and have been using it for 10+ years

GreenDressy · 29/04/2023 13:06

FTM2022SS · 29/04/2023 12:54

I switched to the ordinary 1.2N serum but the coverage one is also fine! It's much cheaper and liquid but very easy to use!

That sounds interesting, do you have a link?

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FTM2022SS · 29/04/2023 17:55

GreenDressy · 29/04/2023 13:06

That sounds interesting, do you have a link?

Here you go! www.next.co.uk/style/ls117375/L13198#L13198

Housewife2010 · 30/04/2023 06:52

The Ordinary foundations are being discontinued.

SummerSazz · 09/05/2023 22:53

Just popped back on to say this is back in stock on Amazon Smile

GreenDressy · 09/05/2023 23:40

SummerSazz · 09/05/2023 22:53

Just popped back on to say this is back in stock on Amazon Smile

Oh wow thank you!!

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NurseCranesRolodex · 09/05/2023 23:42

revolution.com the products are incredible, do the skin colour check.

PiratePetespajamas · 10/05/2023 00:57

Second vote for Lolo Lily. Ordered a load of samples and am now steaming ahead with the “barely buff” full size. At the very last moment - after having ordered - i decided that actually “blondie” was probably fractionally better, but couldn’t be bothered to change the order/return the barely buff and honestly there’s not a lot of difference. As for the product itself I’m really happy! Coverage is slightly lighter but it does build up nicely. And it moves around/slips less than Bare Minerals so my make up needs less touching up. I think I’m going to stick with it as a brand (even if I change colour!). Hope that helps!

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