Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals

tkhan · Nov 15th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Anyone here use bare minerals make up?? how are the results? I'm considereing buying it becase i hate foundation bt i do want even skin everyday...

please share your experience...

thanks : )

stars5 · Nov 16th, 2007, 02:30 AM

I've been using bare minerals for about 2 yrs. I love them, before I started using them I didn't think it would give me even tones skin. But, I was amazed at the results. I would never go back to using liquid foundation.

tkhan · Nov 17th, 2007, 09:00 PM

thanks : )

Sara516 · Jan 12th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Anyone used it? Any reviews are welcome....

Brit Chick · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:04 PM

Not that brand, but I do use mineral make up and would never go back. I use Jane Iredale mineral make up.

Sara516 · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:08 PM

As far as i know, bare minerals/escentual is the original.....How is it diff than traditional pressed powder/liquid foundation? Its $75 so i have to think carefully =/

Pareezay · Jan 12th, 2008, 02:09 PM

I am using ittttttt.. I wore the mineral veil once and sorry sara, my face broke out in rashes.. i dont know if it was the mac foundation that caused it or the BA but then everytime i got it applied to my face at sephora, my face always got all itchy and stuff. but it's still tempting to buy so i gave in and bought the kit last night.. only this time, i used a moisturizer and a primer before trying it on and so far, it's good

Mamaof3 · Jan 12th, 2008, 02:59 PM

I got it for my birthday! Its really lovely! I dont like the mineral veil but everything else is SO nice! And its the only makeup I've ever put on my face that actually makes my face FEEL nice on top of looking nice! Maybe I need to work on how I put it on but the mineral veil is just a little too much, it gave kind of a cakey look but with just the foundation and the sun-sparkker and the eye-brightener I must say I feel like i look and feel pretty dam good lol!

Dushwari · Jan 12th, 2008, 03:01 PM

sara516,
a little pricey but good to use.
there is a store at american manhasset mall.

best,
Dushwari

Khumar · Jan 12th, 2008, 03:02 PM

i tested the foundation the other day, and i just loved how not only i found a perfect color for my skintone, but also how it really hid stuff. now i need a reason to wear foundations and i'll buy it

~Sehar~ · Jan 12th, 2008, 05:55 PM

I'm using it and i love it. I have never ever found the perfect shade of foundation/powder for myself and hence have almost never worn any foundation/powder.

I bought the Bare Escentuals kit from ULTA for $60 back in december, and I really love the natural, makeup-less feel of it. It's so easy to use and takes less than 5 minutes to apply once u get the hang of it. The only thing is, it doesn't offer a whole lot of coverage, so i've used a concealer for occasional spots.

Sara516 · Jan 12th, 2008, 07:22 PM

^ Hm sehar, the BE store has their kit for $75 whereas sephora has it for $60....i think both come with the regular stuff, but the BE kit has a little bit more, like a blush or something...not sure.... i know the kits come wiht brushes, but regular brushes work well with this right?

I still have a huge bottle of liquid foundation sitting in my makeup box

COCO · Jan 12th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I use all of this stuff..especially the eye concealer..and the brushes are just perfect to use. I have been using it for years..and still love it!

Sajalina · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:09 PM

I hear so many good things about bare minerals make up
but everytime I try to use it, my skin is left kinda dry in spots
regardless of having used a moisturizer.

maha84 · Jan 13th, 2008, 11:53 AM

i used Loreal bare natural mineral powder. I bought it for $13.. not too expensive. When i first used it , my face became dried and itchy. Then i started applying moisture before using it and it really gave me a glowing look. The think i liked about it is it almost covers face scars if u have those, give full coverage and easy to use rather than applying foundation.

Sara516 · Jan 13th, 2008, 12:30 PM

Are hte drugstore brands (Maybelline, Covergirl, loreal etc) as good as the bare minerals stuff?

Pareezay · Jan 13th, 2008, 12:48 PM

I think it depends on what will suit you and your skin Sara. You can buy the most expensive products but even they may cause your skin to breakout and all. You should try the BA since it seems like you really want to. Sephora has a great return policy so even if you don't like it after a few days, you can always return it.

indopak · Jan 13th, 2008, 03:00 PM

with all the good reviews for it, I really wanna buy it!!! but $60-$75

Still haven't found a good powder or foundation for my skin so I don't wear much foundation these days ..

COCO · Jan 13th, 2008, 08:53 PM

[QUOTE=Sara516;5600687]Are hte drugstore brands (Maybelline, Covergirl, loreal etc) as good as the bare minerals stuff?[/QUOTE

I really don,t think they are as good as the bare minerals..

Brit Chick · Jan 18th, 2008, 01:08 PM

The L'Oreal stuff is no way near as good as the 'real' stuff. I can't vouch for Bare essentuals but I would imagine them to be on a par with the Jane Iredale stuff. Lily Lolo is also a very good brand.

I agree that it's expensive initially but it really does last for ages and it's so natural that surgeons even recommend it for patients who have had skin peels and grafts since the ingredients are all natural and it has natural SPF. And it won't damage your skin if you sleep in it which is a big bonus.