Bare Minerals Review
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| Bare Minerals |
Years ago, I was channel surfing when I spotted an
infomercial for Bare Minerals. It was a mineral makeup being marketed by Bare Essentials.
The ad featured the benefits of this new product. I was intrigued by their
claims. How could mineral makeup be good for your skin? Does it actually look
natural and offer full coverage? Would this makeup outperform traditional
makeup products?
I saw the infomercial several more times before I decided to
give it a shot. I bought a kit that included two shades of mineral foundation,
mineral veil, summer bisque concealer, warmth all-over face color, two makeup
brushes, and an instructional video.
Review of My Experience
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| Bare Minerals Review |
Learning how to use the mineral makeup was easy enough. Like
the infomercial said, you just swirl and buff it on using the makeup brushes.
The first thing I wanted to test was how well it would conceal my under eye
circles. I used the summer bisque concealer and buffed it over the circles. The
result was a cakey, dry appearance. It did not do a good job concealing my dark
circles. I much prefer my tried and true method of concealing dark circles. For
a tutorial on the best way to conceal dark under eye circles, first click on
Eye Makeup Tips on the left navigation bar, and then click on under eye concealed.
Next I tried the foundation, in medium and medium beige. It
did a good job of providing a moderate amount of coverage. I then buffed on the
warm bronzing powder, rosy cheek color, and then the mineral veil. It looked
natural and my skin looked good. Best of all, it didn't feel like I was wearing
any makeup.
I decided to check the coverage in natural lighting. I took
a mirror and walked outside to check my face. I noticed that the mineral makeup
foundation emphasized dry patches of skin and gathered into crease lines. My
face looked shiny as well. It did not even out my skin as well as I thought.
Perhaps I just needed to exfoliate and apply adequate moisturizer. I followed
this game plan, and continued to use Bare Minerals for months after. It was
good enough to use on a daily basis. It did not cause me to break out. My skin
condition remained in good condition as usual.
Bare Essentials Recommended?
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| Bare Essentials Recommended |
As pleased as I was after months of using mineral makeup, I
eventually went back to using my regular makeup products. I just needed more
coverage for my under eye circles and age spots. Bare Minerals could not
provide the level of coverage that I needed. If you already have a relatively
even complexion, then mineral makeup will probably work for you. Not everybody
reacts the same way to mineral makeup. Some people actually get itchy using
these products. You won't know until you try it.
Bare Minerals vs. Other Mineral Makeup Brands
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| Bare Minerals vs. Other Mineral Makeup Brands |
After the success of Bare Essentials, there have been
competitors who have released their own line of mineral makeup. Could you get a
better value from these other brands?
L'oreal Bare Natural can be found at the drugstore. It costs
a fraction of Bare Minerals. A lot of people do not like the packaging,
including myself. It is too bulky and makes a mess every time I have used it.
The makeup brush is inferior, too. Instead, I opted for my own makeup brush.
The mineral makeup was heavy, as compared with the finely milled mineral makeup
from Bare Essentials. It looked fine at the beginning of the day, but became
cakey towards the end of the day. It was not as a good as Bare Minerals. It's
an okay alternative for the price. If you don't like it, you can easily return
it to the drugstore for a refund.
Sheer Cover customers have had complaints about their
shipping and billing practices. Many people have had problems with being
charged multiple times for shipments, even though they ordered just one kit.
When they would call to cancel the additional orders, another shipment was sent
out and they were billed once again. It has been difficult for one of my
girlfriends to get her money back. She did not like the makeup either. It
looked blotchy and uneven on her skin. Her face looked mask-like. It does not
even compare to Bare Minerals. I would skip this brand altogether.
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