Mineral or liquid?

[emcmillan]

Hi everyone, I am in the process of organising my kit, I must admit i prefer working with liquid foundation but which would you advise is better for a make up kit? I eventually want to purchase a varying range but as a beginners MUA kit do you prefer mineral make up to liquid?

Also for jane Iredale, Art deco etc would I require a salon as im mobile/home based would I need to retail the items?

I have looked at bare minerals from debenhams but im just not sure what to invest in!

My main focus would be brides but also occasion looks,

Many thanks in advance!

 

[Tan Envy]

Minerals do also come in a liquid formulation.

You may want to check out the Vani-T Minerals range at The celebrities choice - Vani-T mineral cosmetics, makeup, professional tanning, fake tan, hair extensions, teeth whitening, body beauty.

 

[LilMissEmmylou]

Jane Iredale seem to be fine with mobile as I emailed them this week to arrange a metting with a sales person in my area to purchase a mobile kit They too offer liquid mineral make-up. The email addy I contacted for info was [email protected]

 

[salj]

OK it's personal preference, so if you prefer liquid, stick with it.

I'm a liquid foundation gal myself. I've tried minerals and I just don't like them. In my experience the finish isn't as good and they are not as long lasting. But that is just my opinion, I know a lot of geeks love minerals.

 

[squidgernetball]

Hi, I've stocked JI for many years now, and had never really got on with their liquid foundation, but they have now brought out a BB cream, which I think is fantastic. I've used it under the Pure pressed base and the finish is superb, although I generally use the Pure pressed on it's own. You do need to bear in mind your personal pref, but I would say I had always preferred liquid til I tried Jane Iredale. Hope that helps x

 

[emcmillan]

Thank you ladies!! I just cant decide! Im with you salj i just dont think the finish is as good however ive only tried bare minerals - i might see the prices of Jane Iredale and see if they will give me samples to try first! Salj what liquid would you suggest - i like make up forever but ive heard illamasqua is amazing but ive not tried it?x

 

[salj]

Thank you ladies!! I just cant decide! Im with you salj i just dont think the finish is as good however ive only tried bare minerals - i might see the prices of Jane Iredale and see if they will give me samples to try first! Salj what liquid would you suggest - i like make up forever but ive heard illamasqua is amazing but ive not tried it?x

There are some great ones out there. My favourite 2 are actually the ones you mention - I love Illamasqua's skin base and Makeup Forever's HD Foundation. MAC's face & body is also great for bridal because it's sheer, buildable and it's waterproof!

I have illmasqua skin base (about 3 in each colour shade, plus white, so I can mix) and MAC F&B (lightest and darkest of each shade and white again), in my kit. I also have airbase foundation for the airbrush (although sometimes I use this with a brush too!)

I also just bought a Ben Nye cream palette which has good reviews but I haven't tried it out yet.

On a side note, my current personal favourite for my dry winter skin is Chanel's Vitalumiere Aqua but it's far too pricey and too limited in colour range for my kit.

 

[emcmillan]

thank you so much! At least i know i am on the right track! Thank you for the shade advice also! You may hear from me again haha!