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Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation | 
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| Brand: Bare Escentuals
Category: Beauty
Buy New: $25.00
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Rating:  415 reviews
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B00021DVCQ
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| Features:
| • | Gives you an incredibly flawless, even application and picture-perfect skin | | • | Buffs on beautifully without settling into fine lines or drying out the skin | | • | Made with only the purest, highest quality ingredients | | • | Free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals |
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Product Description
What it is:A mineral-based foundation that gives flawless coverage.What it does:Made of only pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity while feeling as if you are not wearing any makeup at all.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petro-Chemicals- PhthalatesWhat else you need to know: The coverage is complete and is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts.Research Results: Here's what women have said:- 98% said this foundation leaves skin soft, smooth, and younger looking*- 90% saw improvements in their skin's appearance with continued use*- 93% said this foundation makes skin look more radiant**Based on an independent consumer studyBest of Sephora Winner 2008
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 415
I'm finally willing to wear foundation! March 16, 2006
Michele Slack (Lehi, UT USA)
131 out of 141 found this review helpful
I have never worn foundation in my life. I hated being able to feel it on there, & I hated the effort of washing it off every night & how long it took to put on. This has solved all those problems. Applying the foundation takes maybe 30 seconds. I don't feel like I have anything on my face at all. Family was telling me how nice I looked, but when I told them I was wearing foundation they were surpised. It looked so natural. And this stuff won't hurt your skin if you leave in on at night. So no big hassle when you're tired & want to go to bed. The starter kit is the way to go; I was going to try just the foundation & was glad I got the starter kit. It's a really good deal over buying the things seperately as well.
Second times'a charm!!!! March 22, 2006
Nina Ricci (Louisiana)
36 out of 37 found this review helpful
I can certainly related to all the 20 plus posted comments about this product both good and bad . I too suffer from post acne, large pores, and oily skin. The first time I tried BareMinerals I was like a few of you, couldnt see a difference, didnt know if I was putting it on right, didnt have the right color (being that I am a woman of color) thought it was a was of money. And you know what I threw away the first foundation jar never to buy it again, until I saw the infomerical about the product and of course, a shopping channel that will remain nameless that sells this particular product. So I decided to try one more time. What made me a believer the second time around was that I made sure of a few things:
Always use "Mineral Veil" first as a primer.
Then use "Warmth" as a concealer, highlighter and any other imperfections.
Make sure you always "Buff, Tap, Swirl" everything time. It is a certain way you have to work into the skin.
And lastly to use "Mineral Veil" as a finishing powder.
I will say this, I do disagree with Leslie saying all you need is a little of the powder and that's that. No makeup artist worth their grain can ever create such a perfect canvas for the skin just by using one product and very little of the product. Not going to happen. You may need a several "swirls, taps, buffs" to get the look, you may need to use moisturizer in the powder so your face won't dry out. You might need to custom blend several shades to get that color you always wanted. It happens.
All I am saying is that the product does work, if you are willing to work with it, unless you have a severe reaction to it by all means get your money back. I gave this product a second chance and now that Leslie has added three new shades for women of color I am glad I did!!!!
A must buy! July 27, 2006
G. Quinn (Atlanta, Georgia)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is the best thing I have ever bought. I can look good and natural at the same time, it is amazing.
Now, I have to be honest. When I saw this product on tv on commercials and the advertisement on the channel QVC, I didn't really all the way believe it. But at one point I got so frustrated about my makeup (I have tried almost everything that's possible for foundation), I went right online one night and order it. It has a return guarantee, so what did I have to lose? And everyone has said such great things about it, I just had to try it. If I didn't like it, I'd just take it back....
When I first received it in the mail my first reaction was--"it is this small?" Really, it's smaller than I thought, but I figured out why after I used it. I think this stuff will last me for years! I only have to use just a tiny bit to cover my whole entire face--it is sooo amazing.
My old makeup was awful! Let me explain. I have very oily skin and acne scars, so finding the right makeup is difficult. I have worn liquid makeup for quite some time now, and let me tell you it was not my solution. I put it on and two hours later it has already melted off my face. To cover my acne scars, I first have apply concealer, but that only made my face look the more "unnatural." And since my face is oily, liquid only makes my face look shiny and greasy, plus unnatural.
When I put Bare Minerals on my face, I was so shocked.
(1) It took such a tiny amount to cover my entire face
(2) It looks so natural, I don't even look like I'm wearing any makeup, yet my face looks flawless
(3) It gave me a little glow
(4) It actually covered my acne scars!!! (not the pimples though)
I love it!! The price was so worth it and I will never, ever wear liquid again!
This stuff is a dream. I love that it also has sunscreen. And just the fact that I'm not putting harmful ingredients on my face makes it all so wonderful. I don't have to worry about the effects of liquid makeup--blemish causing and early wrinkles. It's safe to actually sleep in this stuff!!! Wow. How natural can you get?
Bare Minerals is so wonderful. It makes your skin flawless but natural. If you were like me and don't have a makeup solution, what do you have to lose to try this great stuff? It's money back guarantee, and I'm sure you'll love it. Every female should try it!
Truly AMAZING product! September 15, 2006
laeta904
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
After hearing good reviews from my sister, I recently purchase a Bare Escentuals (BE) starter kit. I was excited about the possibility of such easy makeup application; however, I was VERY skeptical that I would be able to conceal eye circles, scarring, and blemishes with foundation powder and a special concealer brush. Yeah Right! I was fully convinced that if I liked the mineral makeup, I would use the foundation powder but still have to carry my trusty liquid concealer.
Imagine my surprise after the first application to find that not only was the foundation light and comfortable, but the "special" concealer brush ACTUALLY WORKED! I didn't even have to use a separate concealer color (I am very pale, so most concealers are darker than my skin tone rather than the recommended lighter concealer color), I just used the same foundation powder color, and my face looked truly FLAWLESS!
All I had to do was apply all my face makeup (foundation, bronzer, blush, finishing powder "Mineral Veil") and use the concealer brush to dot and blend foundation powder on blemishes/circles/etc as the last step. (Some people apply concealer prior to other face makeup, but that didn't work great for me. Also, I know they tell you to apply light layers and buff completely, but this is TRULY the trick to mineral makeup application. Plus, using just a tiny bit makes the product last a LONG time, which allows me to feel a little better about spending so much money on makeup.)
I was AMAZED at how much coverage the "powder" provided (the mineral makeup foundation is a very creamy powder, but that was a pleasant surprise as well, as it provides much more coverage than a standard loose powder) while still feeling light, comfortable, and natural. I am finding that the application of mineral products is just getting easier and easier, and my skin tone has improved dramatically over the last couple weeks of using such a natural product.
The coverage is truly amazing, and at least for me, it stays put pretty much all day. I also doubted that the SPF 15 could really protect my face, especially since my pale skin burns REALLY easily. But after a day in the sun having forgotten sunscreen, my shoulders were burned, but my face was burn-free. INCREDIBLE!
I realize that mineral products do not work as well for every person/skin-type, but I highly recommend trying mineral makeup (either BE, very well known, or Everyday Minerals, who offer a free sample kit) as a more natural makeup choice with surprisingly full coverage. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!
BareEscentuals Foundation works great for women of color too April 13, 2007
Denise P (DC)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Bare Escentuals Foundation works great for women of color too
My complexion is a little lighter then Oprah (Winfrey), about average brown and I'm wowed by Bare Escentuals Foundation in "Warm Tan". It applies easily, matches my skin tone, has better coverage then my liquid and feels like your not wearing it. "I GET IT...................."
I've been wearing liquid makeup for many years on my oily, sensitive, large pored, tendency to break out skin, hating it. But, since I wanted coverage for under eye darkness and discoloration after acne healing, etc I continued this sad arduous process every day.
I apply the Bare Escentuals Foundation after washing with a pore cleansing wash and applying toner. I then use a moisturizer (Always use a moisturizer or primer for your particular skin type under the Bare Escentuals Foundation. Bare Escentuals "bareVitamins - Skin Rev-er Upper" is a little too harsh for me due to my skin regimen), make sure it's fully absorbed, then swirl, tap and buff.
The coverage is better then my liquid makeup, cover stick and pressed makeup compact put together because it stays on until I take it off (usually at the end of a 12 to 14 hour work day), and I'm not blending anything in with my fingers or sponges. What a relief. I don't fight with my makeup anymore.
I wasn't a believer over night. Since I didn't have time to visit a Sephora salon I ordered a total of three different Bare Escentuals Foundation colors ("Deep", "Dark" and "Warm Deep", although the names sound dark the graphics online looked like a match) before I found a match for my skin tone. The more I swirled, tapped and buffed, the darker those three colors became with a silvery sheen. I was ready to give up but the fourth skin tone color was the winner. I can swirl, tap and buff the "Warm Tan" Bare Escentuals Foundation until I've covered all my imperfections and achieve an even toned look and the color still matches my skin.
I blot my skin of excess oil several times a day and I initially had no compact to carry the Bare Escentuals Foundation so I was amazed that most of the makeup stayed on my skin and it looked great.
This was not the case with my liquid makeup even when used with my pressed makeup compact.
I now have the Bare Escentuals "Flawless Face Case" to carry the Bare Escentuals "Tinted Mineral Veil" for a translucent matte finish over the Bare Escentuals Foundation after blotting excess oil away.
I can recommend Bare Escentuals Foundation to anyone who wants makeup that has great coverage, stays on until you take it off, and feels like your not wearing makeup at all. It never clogs my pores and after just a few weeks my skin feels so much smoother and looks better.
The key is finding the correct foundation color.
I find that some people that don't think the coverage is great may have a BE foundation that is too dark or light for there skin tone. So they are less likely to use as much as they may like to hide any imperfections.
I would suggest going into a Sephora salon to have the foundation color applied or ask to buff some foundation colors on the back of your fist. This way you can see the skin tone color you feel comfortable with.
Also go to Sephora's website to see examples of all the Bare Escentuals Foundation skin tone colors.
I like BE foundation because no other makeup has ever made me look this good. I get compliments all the time now.
I have researched other brands of loose foundation makeup and find they have a limited product line. Women of color come in so many different complexions; some of these other companies only have 5 or so skin tone colors available.
I also feel better using a well known product I can order from Sephora or Amazon. Should I have any problems or complaints a successful company will be more likely to take care of me.
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