Bare Mineral Makeup
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Bare Mineral makeup is actually a product line from Bare Escentuals. Although the manufacture’s marketing name is i.d. bareMinerals, it is more commonly referred to as Bare Minerals or BE for short.
What is Bare Mineral Makeup?
Bare Escentuals mineral makeup is one of the more popular natural brands on the market. Their mineral makeup is a true natural product with no preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances or other chemicals. The essence of mineral cosmetics is a mineral powder that goes onto your skin like a cream. Due to the minerals influence, the makeup provides a natural luminosity that is actually good for your skin. By the nature of its composition, mineral makeup is a natural sun protector. Bare Mineral makeup provides a SPF 15. In addition to the sunscreen function, mineral makeup is particularly beneficial for sensitive skins with scars, acne, rosacea, wrinkles, discolorations or allergies.
i.d. bareMinerals
The Bare Mineral makeup line includes the following main products:
Foundation and Finishing Powder
The bareMinerals foundation is the company’s core product and their most popular. Depending on the brush type you buy, the foundation has multiple uses. Employ the full coverage brush for an all over foundation or the concealer brush for spot coverage. The specialty brushes are available for purchase separately through Bare Escentuals or other retailers. The foundation is available in a large variety of shades from the fairest to the deepest deep.
The Finishing Powder is a completely sheer product designed to reduce oil and shine. While it can be used alone for those with clear complexions, it is mostly applied over the foundation for added oil control.
Eye Shadows
The bareMinerals shadow line is quite extensive with a variety of types.
- Multi-tasker
An amazing eye product designed to magically improve the overall appearance of the whole eye area is their Well-Rested Eye Shadow. Basically an eye shadow and concealer in one, you may decide you don’t even need any additional eye color once you see how naturally radiant your eyes will look.
- Basic Eye Shadow
The Bare Mineral makeup shadow is a loose mineral powder, not your standard pressed shadow product. Due to the fluidity of the powder, it blends particularly well. The shades are translucent and come in eighteen earthy colors. Depending on the intensity you desire, they can be used either wet or dry.
- Glimmers
These shadows are similar to the basic eye shadow, but have added glimmer. They can be mixed or applied with the shadow colors, or used alone for some subtle shimmer. For extra sheen, water can be added to the brush during application. All twenty-two colors are soft rustic pastels.
- Glimpses
A less shiny cousin of the Glimmer product, Glimpses are a lightweight shadow. Available in seven colors, they are great on the brow bone as an added highlight or a notable first shadow for a young teen.
Face Color
Bare Minerals makeup provides two options in added mineral color to your skin.
- All Over Face Color
Basically a mineral bronzer, this product is best used on areas of the face that naturally receive the most sun. The powder adds gentle warmth to your face and is available in colors to suit your desired look:
- Warmth – Sun-Kissed Glow
- Glee – Joyful Bliss
- Radiance – A Variety of Youthful Flushes
- Blush
This is a basic blush product within the mineral makeup concept providing naturally radiant cheek color. The bareMinerals Blush is available in thirteen colors, including pinks, purples and beiges.
Liner and Brow Color
The Bare Mineral makeup liner is basically a darker, loose-mineral, powder shadow with a creamier texture. As it has no waxes, it resists the smudging common with pencil liners.
The Brow Color is a similar product to the liner, providing a powdery mineral color to fill in a sparse brow naturally. It is available in two colors.
Bare Escentuals also sells a liner or brow sealer to ensure these powders will officially stay put.
Where to Buy
For more information or a store near you, visit the following websites:
The three most popular places to purchase Bare Mineral makeup are:
If you are fortunate enough to live near one of these retailers, make the trip in to buy your Bare Minerals for the first time. Mineral makeup is a bit tricky to use and for maximum satisfaction it is best if you are shown by a skilled professional.
Comments
Hi Leitia,
Thanks for sharing your tale- it helps others to hear of different consumers experiences.
-- Contributed by: Jacqueline DautajI used to use bare minerals, but I found that it didn't cover my redness like the comercial claimed and it was hard for me to not get the poweder every where and once it was on the lid there was no way of getting it back in the jar. I use Dr. Dima's Cosminology now. It's really easy to use because it's it a pressed compact. I love it soo much that I bought it for my sister so that she can use it too. Now she loves it and says that people compliment her on her skin all the time. I'm glad that I could do that for her!
-- Contributed by: letyHi Carol,
Thanks for sharing that they contain methylparaben; that's going to help consumers when they shop!
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