Bare Escentuals I.D. Bare Minerals Foundation

This product has changed the way I think about makeup. I love it!!!

I finally bought this stuff myself. It wasn't available in Canada until recently. This stuff really does work well and doesn't make you break out. The ingredients are all natural and there are only 4 of them so you're not getting a list of chemicals for your face ;) It really evens out my complexion and helps with the shine a little. The best part is that it is made with actual minerals so you can feel good about wearing it. I definitely recommend it.

Over the past year or so, I had been hearing quite a bit about Bare Escentuals and how wonderful their bareMinerals line of products were. I personally didn't fully understand the whole mineral aspect so never tried the products. It was when I saw that i.d. bareMinerals Foundation and i.d. Mineral Veil both won Best of Sephora 2006 that I began to take notice!

My skin had been acting up and was sore with breakouts - I was skeptical to try a new foundation on my skin for fear it would get worse. The product claimed to not clog pores or irritate the skin due to the fact it is made from pure, crushed minerals and is free of preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other harmful chemicals. Well why not give it a go!
At first I didn't really understand how to apply the product but I watched a really helpful video on Sephora and went to work. With just a very small amount of the bareMinerals I was able to cover my entire face. It felt very silky, infact it felt like I had not applied anything to my skin! Now that I am getting older I find that my skin looks a little flat, I liked that it gave me a natural luminosity.

Bare Escentuals say "Women with skin conditions, such as sun spots, acne, and rosacea, as well as those with dry, oily, and sensitive complexions, claim i.d. bareMinerals has improved the overall health and appearance of their skin. But these wonder-powders do more than just make you look pretty, they also contain natural sunscreens that protect your skin from the sun. So much so that i.d. bareMinerals Foundation is actually recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation".

I can honestly say that after about a week of using bareMinerals everyday, my skin is in far better condition now that when I started to use the bareMinerals. My jaw area which was the main concern has cleared up completely! I have had so many complements on my skin that I am shocked! No one ever comments on my skin! My mother said I looked like I was glowing!

The feather-light minerals contain a total of five ingredients, three of which have complexion-perfecting benefits.

Titanium Dioxide: A natural, full, broad-spectrum sun protector (providing both UVA and UVB protection), its powdery form in i.d.bareMinerals products allows for no absorbency, which means it acts as a physical barrier between your skin and the sun.

Zinc Oxide: Also a natural, full, broad-spectrum sun protector, it too acts as a physical barrier between your skin and the sun. Additionally, zinc oxide's healing property helps to calm and soothe skin irritations, such as acne and rosacea.

Mica: Your silky, dewy, luminous complexion comes courtesy of this miracle mineral. It's what gives i.d. bareMinerals its slippery, creamy texture for easy, flawless application.

For flawless coverage, apply i.d bareMinerals Foundation following the three simple steps below:
1. SWIRL a small amount of bareMinerals in the lid with the Flawless Application Face Brush into the lid until all the bareMinerals are tucked into the bristles.

2. TAP away excess. There should be no visible bareMinerals on the outside of the brush.

3. BUFF the bareMinerals into the skin in a circular motion, starting on the outside of your face near your cheekbone, swirling as you go. Buff around your face and then approach your forehead, cheeks, and nose. Buff, buff, buff until you are satisfied with the coverage.
*Remember less is more when applying i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation.

Other products I am using in combination with the i.d. bareMinerals Foundation are:

Mineral Veil
For the ultimate, translucent "finishing touch" to your makeup, Mineral Veil melts into your skin, infusing it with softness and light, giving the look you see with a soft focus camera lens. Completely sheer and works for all skin tones, Mineral Veil gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of lines and pores. Buff on Mineral Veil over bareMinerals Foundation to lend extra staying power.

i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals in Bisque
Besides working as a beautiful, soft eyeshadow base, Multi-Tasking Bisque also performs as a miracle concealer for your face, covering dark circles and skin imperfections. Apply directly onto brown and red spots, blemishes, broken capillaries, scars and other areas of skin imperfections. Use Bisque for lighter complexions and Summer Bisque for deeper, golden complexions. Plus, enjoy the added SPF 20 in Summer Bisque for year round sun protection that won't sting your eyes like traditional creams and lotions.

i.d. bareMinerals Blush in Thistle
Discover fabulous, good-for-you cheek color. These creamy, pure bareMinerals blushes give you a beautiful, healthy tone that looks natural, because it is. Create a soft, radiant glow that's ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and problem-prone skin.

All these items are available from Sephora.
www.bareescentuals.com

Great makeup, hard to use since it comes in small containers that you have to shake out the loose powder, gets messy.

It's a fun, easy way to apply your foundation. Coverage is great and can also be used as a concealer.

Ahhh!! Bare Escentuals i.d. Bare Minerals. You've probably seen the infomercials on TV. I refuse to use anything else as far as foundation goes. I use their blush and eyeshadows as well and love them, but cannot cannot CANNOT be without the foundation. It's a powder foundatiion.

I was so attached to liquid foundation I at first only used this stuff over a liquid foundation. Unecessary. I just couldn't believe this stuff would work like it did on TV. Finally in March 2006 I decided to forget all liquid foundations and use the Bare Minerals stuff only. It looked BETTER than liquid foundation. It looked like my skin sans the imperfections. It doesn't look like I'm wearing a foundation.

I suffer with hormonal acne and sensitive skin and I'm no less than stunned that I get such amazing coverage. When I put this makeup on and look at how great my skin looks I can't help but feel a boost in my confidence. I worry much less during that time of the month knowing no matter how big bad and red the face invaders get I can conceal them. lol. My skin looks flawless when I use this makeup.

The makeup truly does not contribute to any breakouts. I've slept in the stuff once or twice, which I usually wouldn't do under any circumstances, but it was just too easy to forget I'm wearing any. Best of all I didn't wake in the morning with makeup on my pillow or even a single new blemish.

I highly recommend the foundation (I use "Fair") and the small concealer brush for natural skin-even-ing coverage. I swear by Bare Minerals and would never use anything else. You absolutely get what you pay for. I love it.

Bonus: The foundation has SPF 15!

Also recommended from Bare Escentuals Bare Mineral's: Mineral Veil, Multi-tasking Bisque, their Blush, Bare Radiance, Warmth, their brushes, and "Quick Change" brush cleaner.

Good stuff, I use it on the road!

It leaves the skin looking younger and so smooth with an even tone

A revolutionary new type of makeup, completely organic and hypoallergenic, looks great and lasts all day!

It gives my face a dewy glow unlike any other product I've tried before.