Hi Jen! Glad to hear you're doing well. Will the kids be going to summer or do they get to spend the whole time with you? Wow, i miss having regular vacation as a student! Sorry about the confusion--i was in Hawaii for a week, then i returned to California and went to the Ren Faire. Both were fantas...

Hi Jen, I hope you are doing well! I used to post a lot on Vox a few years ago but have been MIA since passing my certification exam and being a work slave! Anyhow, i have sample kits with all the bases and cannot for the life of me figure out my undertone or ratio. I just returned from Hawaii a cou...

Thank you both for the informative posts, but i have researched this issue thoroughly and it was me who started the thread regarding mica at MMM forum. i know the risk for tears are low, but i would like to eliminate it almost completely. and when i say "buffing", for me this means any act...

I am also surprised at jaybird. I think i like it a lot better than birthday suit. i am not a nude lippie or makeup person, but these shades are so lovely.

i really want to try damsel too, i have heard some great reviews.

Yes, I was just about to say the same thing Samantha did regarding those actually sensitive to mica. I am overly concerned about my skin, so anything that could cause microtears, i try to eliminate. I do agree that tears are probably more likely should someone use an inferior brush or harsh scrubs, ...

I have seen these applicators for sale on other MMU sites. I wanted to purchase one but they only seem to come made with natural hair bristles while i prefer synthetic. It would be awesome if Karen found one with natural bristles.

I am concerned about mica in foundation since reading about them possibly causing micro tears. I think it would be great if SN offers a mica free version so us mica sensitive/fearful ladies can mix too.