I saw Bare Minerals at Target this week. It was a "Starter" kit, though, not the individual types of makeup. When I first saw Bare Minerals/Bare Esscentuals on TV, I just did not believe that a dry powder could give that kind of coverage, could stay on my skin until I took it off and could be so good for my skin, too. Sorry if I sound like a commercial, but I am really a satisfied customer and would never go back to the old liquid or cream foundations. Oh - and I have used Revlon and L'Oreal mineral stuff - they do not even come close to Bare Minerals/Bare Esscentuals. I'm middle aged and have always had problem skin, but now I actually get compliments on it.

I have checked with my insurance company. They don't care if I put a commercial, non-residential range in my kitchen. I'd notify them in writing before proceeding, of course. Weight should not be an issue. 36-inch to 48-inch ranges weigh from 600 to 800 pounds, which is about five people. The basement is unfinished, so if I measure any deflection I can sister the joists or even add a post. I've talked to a local restaurant supply store. They are happy to sell me a used range. For a new range, they want to sell to a business, which I can do. They will only deliver to my front door, will not install, and the range will have no warranty - all perfectly understandable. The applicable building code has no provision for commercial appliances in residential dwellings. Then again, I've never pulled a building permit just to buy a new kitchen appliance. Interestingly, the code says nothing meaningful about makeup air or required CFMs in residential kitchens - I will look again, though. Visually - hmm. I did a quick sketch - maybe I can make this look palatable, maybe not. So, this brings me to the original issue, which is function and safety. I have friends with commercial ranges in their home kitchens. These ranges don't set the kitchen ablaze, nor do they turn the kitchen into a sauna, nor do they brand you like a calf if you brush up against them. They are not ''on'' at full-bore 12 hours/day, jammed in a room with more ranges, broilers, griddles, ovens, fryers, all working non-stop. I believe that, if properly installed with appropriate clearance to combustibles and appropriate venting and professionally installed gas connections, a commercial range is just as safe as any range. When I add the fire suppression and gas shut-off, I think it'll be safer. But I do need to get the venting right. This house is leaky, but hopefully as we work on it, it'll get tighter, and I don't want any backdrafting. The way I see it, the exhaust and makeup issues I'm wondering about are not unique to commercial ranges. Someone planning a 60-inch "professional" range with char-broiler would face the same issues. I know that discussions about commercial appliances on GW tend to elicit cautionary responses, which I understand and appreciate. But, for the purposes of planning HVAC, let's forget the "commercial" aspect. Let's pretend I'm planning a 60-inch Bluestar and for some reason I like to cook with burners on high and the oven door ajar and the char-broiler blazing.

I too use a magnifying mirror, and when i look in it I tend to wipe off the makeup I have on. It looks to me like it just kind of sits up on my pores. I am a redhead (well natural redhead, but being 61 the years have faded my hair, so the salon helps me keep it a light auburn), and I have blue eyes, very fair skin and freckles, plus lots of wrinkles My friends say I need make up, that I look pale. What foundation can I try that will not look cakey to me, like it is sitting on my face? Have I explained that, right? I try to use concealer on the undereye circles but that looks too thick too. I have used the bare minerals, and liquid foundations, now I have a maybelline cream that i put on with a foundation brush. I have spent SO much money over the years on cosmetics, and skin care. I would love to find some good products that would help my aging, dry skin.

* carol_in_california said: I rely on my inner beauty and don't wear make up....... Love that statement, and it fits me too. I use Estee Lauder the Resilience Lift Extreme ultra firming creme with SPF 15% the Resilience Lift Extreme ultra firming eye creme the Resilience Lift Extreme overnight ultra firming creme and the Perfectionist I really like the way my skin feels, and hope, I can continue to afford these in the long run. They are expensive, but last a long time. Of course, I only buy it when they have the free gift offer... even so I have all the lipsticks and stuff to give away. LOL Right now, I have the following lip sticks and other items to share with anyone that wants them: nectarine #126 pink #161 2 double wear mascara in black double wear stay in place concealer in 02 light medium pure color eye shadow #47 nude fresco satin & pretty penny shimmer combo 2 take it away total makeup removers 1 oz each