Cory Minerals and A Gold/Bronze Look

I just received this mineral makeup loot from Cory Cosmetics, and I'm liking everything I got. I made a previous entry on Cory HERE, and as I stated in that entry, the sample bags are miniscule BUT it will last you a really long time because a crumb or two are all you need for one application as this brand churns out really concentrated minerals. I just love the blushes because they are truly pigmented and finish is really awesome. As always, a grain or two of these blushes are all you need for a beautiful application of blush. Truly, the sample bags are tiny pigment bombs.

I also tried out my sample baggies of Cory's mica-free mineral foundations and I found out that Beyond Cream was my closest shade. I bought a full-size pot of this shade and I really wonder when I'd use this all up since a very minisculte amount is all I need. Good thing mineral makeup doesn't expire!

Since these minerals are VERY concentrated, I figured my tried-and-tested wet application of mineral foundation using a kabuki or flat top brush simply won't work with this brand. Instead of the buffing method, I use the "sweeping" method using Cory. I just tap a really miniscule amount onto the lid, swirl my fluffy powder brush (not my dense kabuki or flat top), tap excess, then gently sweep the brush onto my face. I use two thin applications of Cory and the result is smooth and velvety. If I use any more of the foundation, the result would have been cakey, pasty and quite unnatural. This is the most concentrated mineral foundation I've ever used (and it probably is the most concentrated commercially sold out there), so it took me a while to get used to the new application, but it is just worth it. I also love how economical it is because you only use so little for one application. The full-size jars as well as the samples are cheaper if you compare them to other brands.

I did a bronze/gold/brown eye look to go with my Cory look. I also used my new Cory Bronze Haze blush and I love the finish and the color. I can't wait to play with my other Cory blush samples.

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MooZee
Wow! The pigments all look well blended in their baggies too. This was a concern of mine, since some gals have had some odd looking samples. Great tip on applying Cory foundation too! I think Jenulence may possibly be the second heaviest coverage (or close to) and I find that I have to use a much more fluffy/full brush than my usual dense kabuki, when applying. Are you using a fiber optic for applying the blush? Or are you able to control the high concentration with using just a few grains and a natural brush?
Kristen
I tried applying cory with my first FT from EDM and it took a lot of effort and i think my skin kinda hurts now. I think i will stick with the kabuki or try lumiere's angled brush to apply.
periwinkle_sky
Yes they are pretty well-blended; I've ordered dozens of samples from Cory and I've yet to see an unblended baggie. I just love all the colors, they are pigmented but they go pretty and buildable, even sheer with my Lumiere angled duo fibre. Yes I do use FO in applying these as they are very pigmented. How are you liking Jenulence compared to Cory?
periwinkle_sky
Ouch! I hope your skin feels better. Do try a powder brush (a fluffy one instead of a dense one), and just lightly "sweep" the minerals on your face instead of buffing in so that the skin doesn't get aggravated. I do admit it takes some sort of technique to apply this foundation. Goodluck!
Nikki
If you're a Beyond Cream then I am definitely darker (Caramel Cream). I tried on Beyond Cream and thought it was a match but in photos my face is lighter than my neck. I hope I get those new samples soon.
Kristen

I totally still have to master cory. i made it look way cakey today! thank you for the tips :)


periwinkle_sky
I got a FS Beyond Cream partly because of you, since we actually don't differ much in skintone; in fact I think we're almost the same! I tried Caramel Cream and it's a little dark though, but I think I should have a small stash of it with me to tweak Beyond Cream when I get darker. Have you tried Caramel Cream yet?
Nikki
I ordered another set of samples last week with Caramel Cream. Who knows when I'll get that because Cory takes a long time sending out samples.
MooZee

I've never tried Cory. =D I've shied away from it since it has high levels of Titanium Dioxide (too much ends up drying me out) and have only heard about Cory through reading several posts. --Tempted to order some Cory blush and their blush sticks. Seeing your samples without flaw (as opposed to some of the newer complaints) is tempting me more! LOL Jenulence (the kaolin free one) foundation/concealer is pretty nice for a heavy coverage. I think it's the heaviest coverage I've tried so far....I just haven't found the perfect match yet. Oh I LOVE Lumi's Duo Fiber Optic! I think it's my favorite of all fiber optics I own...that and the slanted blush one. =D

periwinkle_sky
In my experience, Cory processes orders and ships really fast; she ships in 2-3 days. I hope you get yours soon.
periwinkle_sky

Blush sticks? I haven't seen those, that sounds yummy! I really love the Cory's blushes because those little baggies last a really LONG time. I like to use Lumiere's angled FO instead of the regular FO though - I get more control as to where I want the pigment to be. :) I love both though!

MooZee

Oops! They are called Satin Cream Multi Purpose Color Cremes! check them out here: http://www.corycosmetics.com/satin_creams.htm#Slick and here they have more cream cosmetic options, which includes their cream foundation, concealer and even their Zodiac Collection of Satin Cremes: http://www.corycosmetics.com/cream_cosmetics.htm

I may have to try a few samples or full sizes. LOL Me and baggies just don't get along the greatest...I am such a clutz with those dang things!

I agree with the angled FO...it is just awesome! What I love best about Lumi's is that they are suppose to be ALL 100% synthetic, where most others have the goat hair and synthetics. Lumi's FO's are the softest I've tried so far. I love them. =D

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