(photo courtesy of www.bareescentuals.com)
It is hard to believe, but until a couple of weeks ago, I had never tried any of the Bare Minerals cosmetics line before. I am not a big fan of powder foundations and so I was hesitant to try the mineral formulas. That was until they came out with their new liquid foundation! Instantly I was intrigued with this formula because it is so fascinating! I consider myself somewhat of a foundation junkie, as I am always on the hunt for the best ones on the market. I think I have tried almost all of them, as I have trouble finding the best color for my skin tone.
The new BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation from Bare Minerals is an exceptional formula because it is a mineral foundation and a brightening serum in one. It has been clinically proven to correct the skin tone. This formula is extremely pure, it does
not have any oil, silicones, parabens or fragrances. The formula is also non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. It was made with just the barest minimum of ingredients.
Coverage is adaptable, from very sheer to full, with just a few drops. There are 20 shades to choose from, which is great for those who have trouble finding a good match. The foundation has an SPF of 20, in a mineral sunscreen form of titanium dioxide 11%. So for those of you who have problems with chemical sunscreens, this foundation is perfect for you! The lightening comes from Vitamin C and Lilac Plant Stem Cells. The base of the foundation is coconut-derived with jojoba-coated mineral pigments.
How to Apply: SHAKE. DROP. BUFF.
This foundation has its very own Perfecting Face Brush that was designed just for BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation. It has a fluid reservoir that allows for a no-mess application. Application of the foundation is very, very easy. I always apply a primer first, so that skin has a base for the foundation to cling to. I recommend Prime Time from Bare Minerals. It works very well. First, you have to shake the bottle of foundation. This is essential because the contents do separate. As there are no “bad” ingredients (such as silicones) in the formula, shaking brings them together again. You can always start with 1-2 drops of foundation and work up to more. Or, if you know you need more coverage then start with more drops. For sheer to medium coverage apply 2-4 drops of foundation in the middle of the brush (in the indentation) and swirl and buff around the face. I start with the cheeks and work my way to the forehead and chin. For full coverage 4-6 drops or more is ideal. And again, swirl and buff around the face.
With the 4-6 drops of foundation, the coverage is pretty good for me. I find that this foundation is not very heavy on the face. Which is a good thing. It is not going to be one of those really heavy foundations that sits on the skin and feels like a mask. I like the coverage and love that it melts right into the skin. It sets into a demi-matte finish, so if you have oily skin you might still need some powder to set it. If you have normal to dry skin then you will likely not need any powder to set it. The finish is very nice. I am so loving this foundation. It has quickly become one of my favorites. Keep an eye out for more reviews on Bare Minerals cosmetics. Now that I have discovered the line I am going to play around with some of the items!
BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation retails for $29.00 (1 fl.oz.). the Perfecting Face Brush retails for $28.00. Both are available online at www.bareescentuals.com, www.ulta.com, www.sephora.com, www.macys.com. SEPHORA, Ulta, Macy's and at Bare Escentuals boutiques. Like Bare Minerals on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bareminerals; Follow Bare Minerals on Twitter: @bareminerals; Subscribe to Bare Minerals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BareEscentuals; Follow Bare Minerals on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bareminerals/ and Follow Bare Minerals on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bareminerals#.
Until Next Time~
Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie
It is hard to believe, but until a couple of weeks ago, I had never tried any of the Bare Minerals cosmetics line before. I am not a big fan of powder foundations and so I was hesitant to try the mineral formulas. That was until they came out with their new liquid foundation! Instantly I was intrigued with this formula because it is so fascinating! I consider myself somewhat of a foundation junkie, as I am always on the hunt for the best ones on the market. I think I have tried almost all of them, as I have trouble finding the best color for my skin tone.The new BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation from Bare Minerals is an exceptional formula because it is a mineral foundation and a brightening serum in one. It has been clinically proven to correct the skin tone. This formula is extremely pure, it does
not have any oil, silicones, parabens or fragrances. The formula is also non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. It was made with just the barest minimum of ingredients. Coverage is adaptable, from very sheer to full, with just a few drops. There are 20 shades to choose from, which is great for those who have trouble finding a good match. The foundation has an SPF of 20, in a mineral sunscreen form of titanium dioxide 11%. So for those of you who have problems with chemical sunscreens, this foundation is perfect for you! The lightening comes from Vitamin C and Lilac Plant Stem Cells. The base of the foundation is coconut-derived with jojoba-coated mineral pigments.
How to Apply: SHAKE. DROP. BUFF.
This foundation has its very own Perfecting Face Brush that was designed just for BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation. It has a fluid reservoir that allows for a no-mess application. Application of the foundation is very, very easy. I always apply a primer first, so that skin has a base for the foundation to cling to. I recommend Prime Time from Bare Minerals. It works very well. First, you have to shake the bottle of foundation. This is essential because the contents do separate. As there are no “bad” ingredients (such as silicones) in the formula, shaking brings them together again. You can always start with 1-2 drops of foundation and work up to more. Or, if you know you need more coverage then start with more drops. For sheer to medium coverage apply 2-4 drops of foundation in the middle of the brush (in the indentation) and swirl and buff around the face. I start with the cheeks and work my way to the forehead and chin. For full coverage 4-6 drops or more is ideal. And again, swirl and buff around the face.
With the 4-6 drops of foundation, the coverage is pretty good for me. I find that this foundation is not very heavy on the face. Which is a good thing. It is not going to be one of those really heavy foundations that sits on the skin and feels like a mask. I like the coverage and love that it melts right into the skin. It sets into a demi-matte finish, so if you have oily skin you might still need some powder to set it. If you have normal to dry skin then you will likely not need any powder to set it. The finish is very nice. I am so loving this foundation. It has quickly become one of my favorites. Keep an eye out for more reviews on Bare Minerals cosmetics. Now that I have discovered the line I am going to play around with some of the items!
(Below: BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation in Bare Porcelain 01)
(I Am THE Makeup Junkie applying BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation in Bare Porcelain 01 with the Perfecting Face Brush)
BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation retails for $29.00 (1 fl.oz.). the Perfecting Face Brush retails for $28.00. Both are available online at www.bareescentuals.com, www.ulta.com, www.sephora.com, www.macys.com. SEPHORA, Ulta, Macy's and at Bare Escentuals boutiques. Like Bare Minerals on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bareminerals; Follow Bare Minerals on Twitter: @bareminerals; Subscribe to Bare Minerals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BareEscentuals; Follow Bare Minerals on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bareminerals/ and Follow Bare Minerals on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bareminerals#.
Until Next Time~
Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie
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Its sound like something that I would like :) It will go to my wish list! xo's
ReplyDeleteIt is a very nice foundation. I was pleasantly surprised!
DeleteI never tried anything by Bare Minerals either, but this sounds fab!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking into this foundation and have been reading tons of reviews! I have always had dry skin but I've recently started a prescription acne treatment. While I still have an oily t-zone, my skin is more combination now and my current foundation clings to dry patches. So not fun when my husband things I have something on my face and it's really just a yucky-dry-skin-foundation clump. Do you know how this foundation responds to dry patches?
ReplyDeleteI don't have a clear answer for you on that one. It seems to just kind of melt into my skin, which is normal in nature. If I were you I would purchase it from a store and try it out. You can always return it to Ulta or SEPHORA if you don't do well with it. Those stores have great return policies. Have you tried a good gentle exfoliant to help with the dry patches? I would try some AHA's, gentle ones to help with the acne and the dry patches. No scrubbing needed to interfere with the acne.
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