Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals

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3.3
108 Reviews

Active Ingredients:
Titanium Dioxide (12.6%) and Zinc Oxide (21%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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August 26, 2015
Awesome!
I love this product! I have lots of acne and i want to cover it up with makeup that does not clog my pores. This is that product! I recommend every girl that has acne to get this brand of makeup and also its purifying facial cleanser to gently clean your face.
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August 1, 2013
Love this Stuff

Pros:

natural looking
feels like your bare skin

I've used bareminerals for over 6 years now, and it's the best makeup I've ever worn. I wear makeup on a regular basis, and this is the only makeup that I've used that feels like I have nothing on my skin. Liquid makeup feels like a mask, and other powders give so little coverage that you have to cake it on to look flawless. In my opinion, bareminerals is best for people that have very light to light/moderate acne and want a flawless finish to their skin. I have mild acne and this makeup does the trick. If you are looking for a makeup that will cover cystic or moderate/severe acne, this will not cover every flaw, but it feels very silky.
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February 27, 2012

Pros:

- Being a teenager with crazy hormones, this and my proactive keep my skin in great condition.
- Minimizes my pores and covers acne scars
-Feels lights
- Easy to touch up later in the day.

Cons:

- Kind of smears and clumps up around my nose after a bit, but touch up fixes that right up.
- Really difficult to get the leftovers at the very bottom. Once you get the bottom off to get it all- it could fall out at any moment again. It happened in my purse, and eventually just had to tape it up.

Skin-friendly, easy touch up, and hard to get leftovers. Pros outweigh cons for me.
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February 24, 2012

Pros:

- It didn't make me break out
- Super easy to apply!
- Easy to build up
- Skin doesn't absorb it
- Control the oil on a 80%
- Doesn't dry skin
- Great if u need a quick retouch

Cons:

- Quite pricey but worth every cent.
- Is very difficult to get out the lefts of the jar
- you need a good quality kabuki brush to get the best results... and a good kabuki cost a leg!

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.
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April 27, 2010

Pros:

EVERYTHING!!!!!

Cons:

Wish there was a Sephora closer to where I live...

I prefer the Matte powder. I have noticed a MAJOR difference in the sheen of my face. I don't know what I would do without this stuff!!!! It's totally worth it!!!!!
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July 29, 2011

Pros:

-feels a lot lighter and more natural than liquid foundation
-coverage is flexible, can cover light or heavier
-doesn't cause me to break out

Cons:

-will look flaky if your skin is not well moisturized

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.
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August 5, 2010

Pros:

-doesn't feel thick on my face
-it really does cover my blemishes well (with concealer brush)
-looks much more natural than other makeup
-lasts most of the day when i use the mineral veil on top
-doesn't seem to make my skin worse
-some stores will apply it on you for free to see if you like it and to find the right color
-i've gotten compliments on my skin since using bare minerals :)

Cons:

-expensive at first when you have to buy the brushes and mineral veil (i suggest getting the starter kit)
-can get messy on your sink. (putting toilet paper underneath helps)

i love this stuff!!
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December 17, 2013
Decent coverage, great for my skin.

Pros:

Blurs imperfections
Helps to fade hyperpigmentation
Looks completely natural

Cons:

Even the normal version is matte - well, it is a powder
Can oxidise to an orangey shade when using too much
Doesn't cover blemishes fully

I noticed an improvement in my hyper pigmentation and overall skin texture when using this. It's never broken me out or blocked my pores and looks natural, giving just enough coverage to make me feel comfortable. The added SPF is a definite bonus. Just don't try to sleep in it - sleeping in make up is bad for you, no matter what cosmetic companies may say.
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February 2, 2013

Pros:

Doesn't clog pores or irritate skin
Great natural sunscreen
Looks natural
Matches my very pale skintone
Seems to help PIH fade

Cons:

Next to no coverage - not good for acne, just marks
Quite expensive
Messy packaging

I like it now that I am clear. This did nothing for me whilst I was still breaking out. If you only have minor colour flaws then this looks fantastic and natural.
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August 9, 2012

Pros:

I don't break out!
Everything!

Cons:

More money than I would like to spend
Needs tinted moisterizer under to stay on.

For a long time I just was accepting my fate of acne. One day in a outlet mall I passed the store so we stopped in. I ended up getting some and later that day I applied. After a couple days my acne was much better than its been in a while. Apparently quite a few different powders break me out because I have changed nothing else in my routine.
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