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| Brand: Bare Escentuals
Category: Beauty
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| Customer Reviews:
 Itchy Upon Application September 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research on mineral make-up. I was looking for a solution that would be fast so that I could look half decent when I drop the kids off at school in the mornings! AFter looking at different companies, products, and infomercials - I decided on bareMinerals because they had a range of colors (I'm african american) and because they had longevity and credibility in the marketplace.
I was color matched and then had the make up applied. It looked nice, but not as nice as other make up I have tried. I think it looked a little grey and she tried a variety of the colors that they offered - but it was good enough for me to consider buying the starter kit and play around with it at home.
As I walked the mall with my new purchase, my skin began to itch. And itch. And itch! Twenty minutes later I went back and the sales woman asked me if I was allergic to sunscreen. Uh - no. I answered. She told me to go home and try it with my moisturizer at home - I agreed since there was a 30 day return policy.
I couldn't wait to go home and wash it off. I didn't bother trying it again - I returned the kit and got a refund. Afterwards, I did a little internet research and found that I wasn't the only one with that reaction to the product. Supposedly because bareMinerals has an ingredient (bismuth oxalate) in it which can be irritating to lots of folks. Wish I read that earlier!
THere are mineral make up lines that do NOT have this ingredient, but they did not have a lot of color options - so I just scrapped the whole idea and decided to stick with my laura mercier tinted foundation.
I don't understand the hype September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have tried to like this foundation. I understand that many women love this stuff. I find that is is caky on my skin. Also the color is not quite right. They seem to think their fair shade fits all fair skin gals and it just doesn't. In certain lights it looks blotchy and yellow on my skin.
 Best makeup purchase I've ever made September 23, 2008
I recently went into the B.E. store here in Connecticut and was pleased to find a knowledgeable employee to help me with this purchase. The product doesn't cake and stays amazingly well through the day. I change clothes often and it doesn't rub off. My skin has improved as well, after using it every day for 2 weeks. I'll never go back to liquid concealer. The SPF was a big selling point for me and my fair skin and knocked one step off my regimen.
 Made face burn and breakout September 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had a makeover done at the Bare Escentuals store in the mall. The sales person told me the makeup was all natural and safe for all skin types. I have rosascea and she assured me the product would not hurt my skin. I also have medium sized pores (hidden with other makeups)and very oily skin. So, the makeover was done. I have to say I was not impressed with the overall look. It sank into my pores and made them look huge. I also looked pale and plastic-like. I did not buy the product. Decided to go home and see how it looked as the day went on. It just became a cakey mess on my oily skin. When I began to sweat the makeup started to burn and sting my face. So I washed it off. Later I noticed splotchy red welts and whiteheads over my nose, cheeks and forehead. I later found out the culprit may be bismuth oxychloride, a product that many people are allergic to. This is also what gave me that plastic look. I am very glad that I tried it out before buying it. I would recommend that anyone who was interested in this product to go to Bare Escentuals store or Sephora and test it out first. Wear it home, sweat in it, whatever. I'm sure the product works for lots of people but not me. If you have sensitive skin or rosascea I believe you should think twice about using any product with bismuth oxychloride in it.
 BM for older skin September 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So, I grew up when the "natural" look was in and no one wore any make-up at all. It's been a struggle getting older and trying various make-up products to try to cover age spots and even out my complexion. Let's face it, the natural look doesn't work when you're in your fifties. I have, as you would expect, mostly dry skin with a somewhat oily nose. For a couple of years, I used Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff and liked it pretty well. However, I found that it was pretty time consuming to apply and rubbed off on the collar of my clothes. On a whim, I bought the Get Started kit and have been using it ever since. I really love the ease of use for this product. Even when I'm rushing out of the house, it's so simple to just swipe the brushes over your face to cover any uneven spots, dust on a little Warmth and Blush and you're out the door! Despite other peoples experience with Bare Minerals and oily skin, I've found that over time the pores on my nose have gotten smaller using Bare Minerals! Also, on evenings when I'm going out and may want a little more coverage, I'll use more foundation by swirling, tapping and applying about 2 or three times. However, before I put on mascara and eye make-up, etc. I'll spray a super-fine water mist over my whole face and let it dry without touching it. This step seems to "set" the foundation and keeps my make-up from looking heavy or cakey. For me it's worth the extra effort. I'm 57 yrs. old and was worried that any powdered make-up would make my skin look even more dried out and lined but I get compliments all of the time and people who are surprised when I tell them my age!?
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