Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals

The MATTE version is great makeup for the acne prone. It is easy to cover up just your active pimples or the whole face if you want. At night, I use this just on any red pimples so that I don't scare my husband or kids; I do a full-face application during the day. Lots of shades and places to try them so no excuse to not have a perfect match. I do NOT like the full-coverage kabuki-style brushes as they make it go on too heavy, but you may like that if your skin is worse than mine. Definitely get a concealer brush to add more coverage to big pimples. You can skip the separate concealer and everything else that they try to sell you on. To be clear, the MATTE version has no bismuth and is not irritating. I have tried their primer and it works well, but I find that just my sunscreen is fine as a primer.

Skin-friendly, easy touch up, and hard to get leftovers. Pros outweigh cons for me.

I work on a health clinic at the reception so I need to look my best. I have tried hundreds of different foundations and this one is the best of all. I recommend this to everyone I know no matter if they have acne or not. I got many red scars on my cheeks and this foundation is enough to cover them, some times I need to use concealer to cover a pimple. I recommend to moisturize your skin and wait until is fully absorbed before apply the foundation, otherwise you will get a mess in your skin and ruin your kabuki brush.

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

The bottom line is I love this make-up! If you like the clear appearance foundation can give you but hate the actually feel of make-up, this product is perfect. I'm a medium-dark african american, with and olive based skin tone. I am very impressed by it's coverage of my blemishes caused by acne, without giving me a red or dusty appearance. I purchased the kit with the matte foundation, and the foundation primer. Don't be intimidate by the recommended steps for applying the make-up, with a couple of days practice it take about 5 min's! It can be slightly messy so I place a designated hand towel under the containers to protect my counter when applying. Other's think my skin is naturally clear, and can't tell it's make-up. After 10 years of acne and dark spots, I have found the perfect make-up, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

I've used many-a-concealer, foundation, etc before but I have definitely found my forever-makeup. I've been using this stuff now for about 2 years and it is amazing once you know how to apply it. In all honestly I started out as a makeup idiot, but after a lot of trial and error with this stuff and buying the correct items, my face looks flawless after using this regardless of the amount of acne I have. I work outside a lot for my job and like to look like I'm not wearing makeup, but want to cover up bouts of acne. This stuff does its job at staying on all day and looking natural. I use the primer for people with oily skin, the regular foundation, and original concealer regularly. I've tried the matte concealer, but it seems to leave more of a sweaty-looking shine on my face so I went back to the original. I also occasionally use their bronzer and blush, which blends in nicely, though the blush sometimes blends in TOO well and you can't tell its there. Just keep the brushes clean and dont try to use the concealer as foundation, because it will look streaky and unnatural. The price may look daunting, but one concealer lasts me more than half a year, using it non-sparingly every day.

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.

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 have used this since it came out about 10 years. I have never switched from it. It covers great. I found that liquid or creams don't stay in place or come off when covering pimples due to the liquid in the acne medication. I recommend getting a concealer brush to cover zits. I have their concealer product, it is probably better for covering spots but not necessary - you can use the foundation with the concealer brush. I recommend the mineral veil as well - especially if you have oily skin. I have noticed when I forget to use the mineral veil I have more oil throughout the day. If your skin care causes your skin to get dry you will have a harder time applying this - just moisturize you skin (but don't let the lotion set in a bit). At the very least I would buy this just as a concealer. Not sure how much I have spent on this - I got it as gifts, however I have only had to replace my foundation once so for me the foundation has lasted me 5 years each.

I am a huge fan of Bare Minerals. I have sensitive skin/rosacea along with my acne and this doesn't irritate my skin or cause breakouts (every other foundation I've tried does). The foundation can look a littly cakey if it's layered on too heavy, but I wouldn't list that as a Con because most foundations will look weird if you over-apply them or apply them wrong. Based on my own experience along with other people's reviews, I would recommend checking out the matte version of this product because the original formula might be too shimmery for those with oily skin and some people are allergic to the bismuth in the original formula.