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Rating:  - Not for Me
I never liked using liquid foundation because it's difficult for me to put on evenly and always left streaks. Someone recommended that I try Bare Minerals and I used it for a little over a year. I like that this product is so easy to use and it did start this Mineral craze; however, it just doesn't work well for me.
I would say that I have a light/medium COOL skin color, so I have pink undertones. I was disappointed to find that none of Bare Minerals foundations are for women with pink undertones. Check their website for descriptions and you'll see that their line is made up of foundations for golden and (a few) neutral undertones only. The closest foundation I could find was their Fairly Light foundation, which left my skin with an unnatural yellow tint. However, I kept using it because it was an easy alternative to liquid foundation.
Another problem I had with Bare Minerals is the `shimmer' look that it has. I much rather use a foundation with a smooth matte finish, not one that, in certain light, looks like I put glitter on my face. It's great if you like that look, but it just doesn't look right on me. Also, the coverage did not last long, and I would have to reapply the foundation (which isn't convenient when using a mineral foundation).
Lately, I've been searching for a better Mineral Foundation. Someone suggested the Alima Pure Mineral Makeup line and I purchased some samples from their website. I've finally found a foundation that works well for my skin (pink undertones and all) and that has a nice matte finish. They have 60 shades so it would actually be hard not to find the right shade. So, if Bare Minerals works for you, that's great. If it doesn't, check out other mineral foundation lines that offer more choices.
**Warning--there are several reviews about possible allergic reactions that can be caused by this product.
Rating:  - Great product, very natural looking, but always make sure you're not allergic.
Like any product, they do state exactly what "minerals" are in it. You have to look on the bottom, but it has a list of everything going into it. I've got Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Gold Infused Blush Riches (Unboxed), for instance, and sure enough, on the ingredients list is actual gold. I always check the list before I buy. I'm a teenager with Acne-prone skin, and this product has been great for me for clearing up dark spots from acne scarring.
One thing, however, I didn't like was, since the product is powder, it can spill very easily. Don't buy bare minerals if you're the kinda girl who puts on makeup while driving-not that you should be.
Rating:  - No good.
I have pretty dry skin, so finding a foundation that works is hard. After this sets down on my skin, it looks very cakey and makeupy, the girl that sold it to me claims that it hydrates, but it does not hydrate enough and I truthfully don't know how much it could really hydrate for something that is in powder base. This is a nice product, for people who have oily/normal/combo skin, would not recommend for ladies with drier faces.
Rating: - love it, repeat purchaser
I love bare minerals, just needed some more and I had a reward certificate! Thanks Amazon!
Rating: - I hate makeup!
I absolutely hate makeup. No matter how lightweight it was, I still broke out. Luckily up until 3 years ago I never needed it. I now have some redness so I really wanted to find a product to conceal. I found it in this one. I can wear this all day long and feel like I am wearing nothing. My husband doesn't even realize I am wearing makeup as it just makes my skin look clear and healthy. I feel like my old self again!
Another plus is that with a 3 year old and a newborn I am able to take the 1 minute required to apply this makeup every morning. It is most definately worth it!
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