Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals

I've been struggling with acne since grade school, and I'm now 26. This is the only make up I've ever been able to use without aggrevating my acne. It looks great, it doesn't feel slimy or thick, and it easy. Try to clean and sanitize your brushes weekly to prevent bacteria. This has helped me as well. Highly recommend

Bottom line: I love this stuff. No matter how broken out I am I know I am safe putting this stuff on. It has saved me for many dates, parties, vacations, and holidays. It gives me the confidence I need to leave the house. Make sure to wash twice to get it completely off. For best results conceal bad areas first then buff in the powder. I don't use veil not necessary.

I love it sooo much, I don't want any one else to use it soo I have nicer looking skin! ;)

its a great foundation without all the added parabens and waxes like other powders have and doesnt have all the gunk and liquid junk from liquid makeup. i would recommend this product tremendously :)

Wonderful product that I have been using on top of light liquid foundations for the past five years. Unfortunately the lightest shade is still slightly too dark for my skin, but it's the closest I have found to my natural hue and provides the best redness coverage with none of the mask-like qualities of heavy liquid concealers. The matte version is my favorite!

Since I began using bare minerals I literally have had strangers complimenting my skin almost every day. My acne and pimples have decreased because of how light this makeup is. The first time I applied the foundation on a giant red zit on my forehead and when I stepped back from the mirror and I couldn't even see it...I nearly cried. I also sleep (yes, sleep!) in this makeup pretty frequently and in the morning it still looks good! I've heard people complain that it's expensive but the makeup does last a long time and it's fantastic, so it's really more like an investment than a purchase. If you follow the video tutorial that comes with the foundation starter kit exactly you can't mess up. Tip: take a "before" and "after" pic of yourself to really see what this does to your skin.

a lot of people dont know how to use it correctly and then complain that it doesnt cover well...if you follow the directions precisely and use a concealer brush to even cover the largest of areas, the scars are a lot less noticeable. also, what made a lot of people break out from it (myself included) is the bismuth in the original formula. this was the ingredient that made it shine and shimmer. the new matte formula does not have this ingredient and therefore eliminates the breakouts. with the originial, i didnt have big breakouts but more like tiny bumps that i felt alofn my forehead and cheek bone. these bumps could mainly be visible when i tilted my head in the light, and could be felt when i washed my face. however, since i started using the matte, they have been going away and now new breakouts as of yet. the brushes that come with it are also great. i have reallyy sensitive dry skin when i first applied it, it did feel dry. but as the day progresses, it kind of matches with ur skin type and now my face doesnt feel dry at all and i havent applied any extra moisturizer on top. basically, give it a try before you totally give up on it!

I love this product and it gives me the most natural finish of any foundations and powders that I have ever come across. I even use the concealer to treat spots at night. It is probably better to get the starter pack though as it's the best value for money. Remember that you only need a tiny bit of this to avoid looking like someone dropped a bag of flour on your head! :-)

Ok ive been on the regimen for 3 weeks now and my skin can not handle liquid foundation. Ive tried dans advice and purchase almay foundation like clear complexion. It made my skin so DRY. I heard bad things about bare minerals but I was desperate for a foundation that would not break me out. This foundation is AMAZING.

This is probably the best makeup for acne-prone skin. It is completely non-comedogenic, and I feel like it actually improved my skin condition and dried up some pimples. Also, I noticed that sometimes I come back really drunk and don't feel like washing my face and i go to bed, it doesn't mess up my skin like other makeups did by leaving it on over night.