topic Re: Ready vs. Original in Beauty

Ready vs. Original

Shanus — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 04:04:29 GMT

I've used the original BM for yrs. & recently tried Ready to cut back on the mess and make traveling w/ it easier. I can't get a "non-cakey" application no matter which brush I use. What's up? Doing something wrong?

Re: Ready vs. Original

Happymom523 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 07:49:48 GMT

I'm not a fan of the Ready foundation for the same reason. Did you get the flat top brush that's supposed to go with it? Only other possible solution from me would be Mally primer. If I need a compact, I have to use It foundation.

Re: Ready vs. Original

Dorothy11 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:55:54 GMT

I had the same experience. I love the Ready eye shadows, but not the foundation. Have you tried the Tarte Amazonian Clay powder foundation? The container is less messy than BM, and I think the finish is far superior. I don't care for the brush sold with it here - any flat head brush will do. Sephora carries more colors than Q, and it would be good to test it first.

Re: Ready vs. Original

imashopper — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:10:59 GMT

I use both, ready and original formulas, based on the coverage that I want. I tried the ready foundation the first time for the same reason you did...because it would be easier and less messy traveling. That said, there is a learning curve with the ready foundation just as there was when I began with the loose minerals. For me, the flat brush is a must. I find that when I blot the ready foundation on rather than brushing it on I get a lighter, more consistent coverage, not cakey. I also blot the ready foundation onto the brush, never swirl, as that puts too much makeup on the brush. In a nutshell, my method is to blot the compact ONCE, then blot my face several times and repeat until I have the coverage I want. Hope this helps!

Re: Ready vs. Original

SandyLouWho — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:53:29 GMT

Yes, just touch the brush lightly to the Ready foundation, and then stipple around the face for lighter coverage. Long smooth strokes will blend it out nicely.

Several posters get better Ready foundation results by applying a light dusting of loose Mineral Veil before the foundation.

If you haven't tried a Soft Focus Face or blush Brush (or the older Feather Light Brush, anything with white tips, that will give a more sheer, soft application. The Flawless Radiance brush can accomplish the same thing. Leslie uses a blush brush (maybe the flat top "Heavenly"), if you've got one of those.

http://www.qvc.com/bareMinerals-Soft-Focus-4-pc-Brush-Collection-with-Bag.product.A252033.html?sc=A252033-User&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-5-_-A252033&catentryImage=http://images.qvc.com/is/image/a/33/a252033.001?$uslarge$

HTH!

Re: Ready vs. Original

Bookbabe — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:51:04 GMT

I love that flat top Heavenly brush and want to get another one but can't seem to find it. Do they still make it?

Bookbabe

Re: Ready vs. Original

SandyLouWho — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:17:25 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Bookbabe said:
I love that flat top Heavenly brush and want to get another one but can't seem to find it. Do they still make it?

Bookbabe

Yes, it is available for $30 in the BE webstore, but there are plenty for far less on ebay if you prefer. I love a great flat top myself!

Re: Ready vs. Original

Black Cat Back — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:21:30 GMT

On 1/4/2015 pas4116 said:
I had the same experience. I love the Ready eye shadows, but not the foundation. Have you tried the Tarte Amazonian Clay powder foundation? The container is less messy than BM, and I think the finish is far superior. I don't care for the brush sold with it here - any flat head brush will do. Sephora carries more colors than Q, and it would be good to test it first.

Totally agree. I have used original BE for many years. I tried Ready and it's just too drying for my skin. I have used the Tarte foundation and it is much better, but goes on a bit heavier.

Re: Ready vs. Original

caheff — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:32:53 GMT

I love the ready foundation. I have mature dry skin and tried the flat brush that goes with but while I was in a Sephora the sales gal told me to try the sephora airbursh #55 and I am glad I did. The foundation goes on so light and smooth. Doesn't look cakey at all.

Re: Ready vs. Original

depglass — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:51:53 GMT

I've tried Ready and I've tried their liquid. Looks fine in the morning, but checking later in the day it just doesn't look "right." I really can't figure out what is different, it just doesn't look like me.

Re: Ready vs. Original

Black Cat Back — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 20:34:55 GMT

I'm liking the Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Foundation only sold right now at Sephora. It's like the original but really has helped clear up my skin.

http://www.sephora.com/bareminerals-blemish-ready-P388677?skuId=1627595

Re: Ready vs. Original

poregirl — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:25:18 GMT

have you tried the bareskin?

Re: Ready vs. Original

Black Cat Back — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:36:04 GMT

I have tried the Bare Skin. It takes some getting used to (and I'm not thrilled with the application brush at all), but I like the finish. It is smoother than all other BE products. It doesn't dry on me either.

Re: Ready vs. Original

jbnh — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:28:31 GMT

I wore the original for years and then I stopped liking the way it looked on me for some reason. Last year I switched to Ready and I love it. I completely agree with SandyLouWho about dabbing the brush and then just stippling or dabbing in on your face and then using long strokes to blend if you need to. I like the coverage better and I actually think it looks more natural on me than the original. Practice makes perfect with the application.

The brush you use with this is key. I first bought Ready in a BE store at the mall and they sold it to me with the "Precision Face Brush" (see picture). It is a flat brush but it is angled and it allows for perfect application. If I tried to use any other brush, the results would not be good. I strongly recommend getting this brush if you do not have it.

Re: Ready vs. Original

LovemyBE — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 22:16:27 GMT

On 1/5/2015 DARING GREATLY said:
I'm liking the Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Foundation only sold right now at Sephora. It's like the original but really has helped clear up my skin.

http://www.sephora.com/bareminerals-blemish-ready-P388677?skuId=1627595

I really like this. I sometimes just use it as concealer for blemishes or marks too! Then a dusting of BE bronzing mineral veil.