Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals

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 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!!!!!

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! :-)

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

I have had acne since age 11. I'm now 30. I was using MAC makeup and other expensive brands from fine department stores and my facial acne remained terrible, even with the use of Proactive Solution. Then I tried Bare Minerals by Bare Escentuals, their makeup AND cleansing line, including face lotion for my dry spells. Within two weeks, others even noticed a difference in my complexion. It's been three months now and my face is STILL CLEAR without the use of any prescription drugs. I did start taking Solodyn last month to assist with chest/back acne (which thus far, has worked great). But I cannot sing the praises of Bare Minerals enough. I did once try another brand and it was awful, it sank into every pore/wrinkle on my face (and I didn't think I had wrinkles). The best brand to use for mineral makeup is definitely Bare Escentuals. I know not everyone may have my success with this product, but it's worth a shot! I have battled acne for years upon years and I am amazed, completely amazed at how my skin cleared up with this makeup.

I started using this make up about three years ago when my acne was at its worst, I liked the fact that it didnt make my acne worst and it covered up really well!!! I will neverrr go back to liquid or any other type of makeup!!!

i tell everyone about bare minerals and recommend it to everyone with or without acne. i love their powder, blushes, and eye make up.

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 :)