I have been using Bare Escentuals as my main foundation for about 3 years now. While it doesn't offer heavy coverage, it is a consistent product that evens out my skin tone without leaving me looking like the makeup is caked on. The brushes really make a difference - the concealer brush especially. I dont' use the mineral veil at all - just the foundation and 'warmth' - I especially love the warmth. It does just that - warms up your look without being 'blushy'.

Great product!

I really like the set of powders and brushes that I got all together for about $70. The foundation wasn't that much coverage but it was a nice light and natural look. I really love the translucent mineral veil and warmth, they are both so easy to use. The veil is what I use everyday to set things like concealer or just my t-zone and I am so happy with warmth because it will last me a long time and it doesn't have any weird streaks of shimmer but still gives you a bit of a glow.

it works very good makes my face look even toned . not cakey

I am, like most women out there, a big fan of BE foundations. I have been using the regular BE mineral foundation for the last two years. I have good success with it, and love the fact that it's free of harsh chemicals.

So, naturally when the matte formula came out last summer ( I believe it was then that I first saw it advertised) I wanted to try it because I suffer from an oil slick of a T-Zone, esp. in those humid summer months. I ordered it online (Sephora), and was not let down by the product at all. I like the new design where you can click open the dispensing area, closing it again when you are done, but I don't find that it's absolutely fool proof for spillage. Whatever product you haven't used is usually left sitting on top, and it's hard to get it back into the little tub again. However, a great improvement on the packaging just the same.

I am finding with the new matte formula I get more coverage with it, it seems to provide more of that flawless look everyone is after. It's almost as if the matte formula is more dense than the regular BE. Now for the oil absorption factor:.....I have to say it does give me a matte finish for almost all of the day, I still get a little bit of shine near the end of the day, but no where near what I was experiencing before. I didn't give the formula 5 stars just for this reason, and I realise everyone is going to experience different levels of oil control with it, some better than others. I can experience a very oily T-Zone at times and it can be hard for any make-up to contend with that.

I give the foundation itself 5 stars because it's not full of harsh chemicals and scents, and it does help to control shine very well. But the packaging still leaks and spills even with the new "Click Lock Go" component, so I won't be putting it in my make-up bag to take with me. I use BE's refillable kabuki brush for that. Price?...well, this matte formula is worth it, and I have paid a lot more than that for foundations that didn't perform half as well on me as this product does.


I am really happy with it overall, glad I purchased it and will continue to use it to help give me an even matte complexion. There's really no hints to give about using this formula, just apply it exactly as you would any of BE's mineral foundations. I did notice the other day that it is now available at Shopper's Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques too....which is awesome!

Love this stuff...makes my skin look flawless and so easy to apply!

I use bare minerals as my quick running-late-but-want-to-look-good makeup. It looks really natural, and takes the shine away. On days when I just want to remove shine, I only use Mineral Veil. It doesn't have colour, so it's really hard to apply it incorrectly. I always thought the product was just a gimmick and overpriced, but once I tried it, I realized how long a tub lasts with everyday use and how amazing it makes my skin look with just a few minutes of work.

I bought the starter kit - mainly because I had run out of sponges for my liquid foundation. But also out of curiosity. I've tried mineral eye shadows before and have been thoroughly impressed by the vibrancy of the color and how little you actually needed. And so - the next step: foundation

I love the way the mineral foundation covers and leaves no trace of make-up on your face - especially considering you put 3 different layers on your face (base, foundation and bronzer). It's so light and actually helps prevent break-outs because your skin is allowed to breathe.

My only 'beef' is that it doesn't really take care of shine. Especially when you use the liquid skin 'prep' - it only seems to add to the sheen of your skin - which not everyone enjoys. I would suggest using a matte face lotion before using the I.D. Bare Minerals foundation if you have oily skin.

Absolutely love this foundation. No matter how many times I try regular liquid foundation I always go back to this. I never feel like I'm wearing make-up. It evens out my skin and I can control how much coverage I want. The best part is that I never get a foundation line on my face like regular liquid foundation. It lasts through work-outs, humidity, rain, etc. I sleep in it and wake up not feeling guilty about it!

I will not wear any other makeup! I love this stuff. It is so easy to find now compared to when I started wearing it years ago.

Its a nice product and makes my skin look flawless and natural.