Faces By KLM

Mineral Foundation Brush

Since discovering mineral makeup 2 years ago, I have tried many brands. Some were quite good and others were not. Some were just ok. After trying so many brands I finally had something to compare them against, so these reviews can be more complete.

Bare Escentuals is a very popular brand. In fact, they might be the oldest mineral makeup company. They were started in San Francisco in 1976, so they've been providing a more natural alternative for almost 30 years. Their most popular advertising is on infomercials, gaining them the nickname "Infomercial Mineral Makeup". You might have seen them on home shopping network channels. Affiliates sell them on eBAY or their own personal websites. It's a widespread brand and is often the first brand someone tries when they choose mineral makeup. It was the first brand I tried after seeing it on a late night infomercial.

I got a deal of two foundations, mineral veil and warmth, as well as three brushes for around $60 plus shipping. It was actually the I.D. Bare Minerals brand, but they are the same corporation. I chose the light foundation set.

When I tore into the package my first impression was surprise at how far down in the jar the sifter sat. It looked like I had only gotten 1/2 a jar of product! But I didn't know anything about mineral makeup at this point, and figured that was just the norm. I couldn't wait to try out the brushes...the kabuki had looked like so much fun!

I dutifully swirled, tapped and buffed. Immediately the harsh bristles irritated my sensitive skin. I dumped the kabuki and used the regular face application brush that came in my package. It applied the makeup with no irritation. I looked in the mirror, was pleased with what I saw, and went out for the day.

Later someone pointed out to me that I looked "streaky". I thought that was odd, so I decided to practice my technique. And that's a big part of getting any mineral makeup to look good. You have to perfect your technique and find what works for you and what gives you the look you like. I like a light to medium coverage, so I had to work to not apply too heavy handed. But I also had to make sure I buffed every single direction or my pores seemed more noticeable.

I was happy with the coverage, the color and the wearability. It was truly light and comfortable to wear, while still minimizing my rosacea. I was very pleased, and didn't mind at all that I was charged for and sent a refill every three months. I couldn't wait to expand my collection to include blushes and eyeshadows. But I was so excited to find a foundation that didn't clog my pores, irritate my skin or look like a mask. I was unhappy with the shininess of the makeup, but that was about it.

When summer came I continued to wear Bare Escentuals and continued my exercise regimen. However, with the summer heat compounding my sweating, my face started itching. I mean, really itching. I couldn't figure out what was causing it. I thought it might be my cleanser, moisturizer, etc. After all, I did have sensitive skin. After trying everything I could think of, including detergent, and nothing helped, it finally occurred to me to test my makeup. And sure enough, that's what it was. I dumped it from my routine then, and did some research. That's when I learned that the two things I disliked about the makeup (the itching and the shininess) were likely caused by the ingredient Bismuth Oxychloride.

Bare Escentuals Foundation Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides

So while Bare Escentuals introduced mineral makeup to me, it turned out to be a brand I couldn't use.

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com

foundation that you shake out onto the brush?

theres foundation like mineral sheers (neutrogena) and other mineral type foundations where theres a container with a brush attatched to it and you shake it and brush it onto your face

I answered a question just like this the other day:

Definitely. I use it and it really does make my skin look flawless.

It's a 5 step system. You have a cream which you apply first to moisturize. Then you apply the concealer, which is a power just lighter than your foundation. Then comes the foundation, which is also a power. Then the bronzer, which you can use or not, but is super light and impossible to mess up. Finally comes the mineral veil which does the finishing touches.

It's all very light and doesn't look caked at all. Trust me, your skin will instantly improve and you will definitely feel confident in your make up. Plus, it lasts all day, but is easy to wash off.

If I were you, skip the Neutrogena and go straight to Bare Minerals. Trust me, it's worth the splurge.

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