Bare Escentuals : Bare Minerals

I bought this to help cover my acne however it has just made it worse. I tried it a few months ago and it looks fab when you put it on but then I kept on getting more breakouts. My husband suggested it could be the make-up so I stopped using it and went on anti-biotics to clear it up. I thought I would try it again, but the same thing has happened again!!!!! My skin looks terrible again now :( It's a real shame because I really like the look of the product

IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN!! I started using bare minerals 2 years ago when I started getting acne. I thought it was a godsend when I first starting using it (seeing as I only had 1-3 pimples at a time) but then as I started breaking out more I would just continuously apply more and more. Then, I found out that a ingredient in bare minerals as well as other mineral makeups is known for its allergic reactions and potential acne breakouts. I have been covering my face in this for years now assuming that it would help when it's only made it worse. Not recommending this!

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.

I really wanted to try this makeup before i got it about a year ago. I REALLY liked it at first. It has goood color match and doesn't make my acne worse or clog my pores. But, then i started to realize it wipes off so easily and doesn't stay on. Make up that comes off so easily is not something you want if you have acne that you're trying to cover. If you have very light acne, and want a lighter coverage, i suggest this for you.

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 used this when my acne was light. Still, it made my skin look worse. I applied it and after a few minutes my skin was itching terribly. I really wanted to use this because I wanted light-medium coverage and quick application. The sales associates where I got this told me that many people return this due to irritation.

I've used this product for forever it seems, but just this summer (and after checkin out other reviews) I've realized this hasn't helped much, if at all. I realized it just recently because this summer I spent days at a time without foundation on, helping my skin breathe SO MUCH! And when I started using this again, I realized it really made my skin unappealing. Hugging my friends, it would rub onto their clothing, even if I barely brushed their shoulder! It also seems to sink into my skin show my blemishes again by the end of a school day. I do not know why I'm just starting to believe this; I think it's because I wanted so badly to love the product, both because of hype, and because of price! I would both recommend and not because I do believe people who have LIGHT or no acne would love this product, but for light-moderate to severe acne, I don't believe this will help you. I'm now stuck in rutt for a foundation though!

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.

The best foundation I've found so far. Doesn't cause any spots, covers redness, no visible acne scars and you don't end up with oily skin half way through the day. It is a bit pricey but lasts a while. You'll need to moisturize your skin well before hand, as it can make dry patches look flaky.

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.