I've been using Bare Escentuals for several years now. I've tried several discount store versions of mineral make up to try to save money, but I always go back to Bare Escentuals because it really is a superior product. Here are some quick thoughts about all of their products I've tried:Mineral Foundation: Absolutely recommend - especially great for blemish cover, but is just a super comfortable, effective foundation as well. When I started buying it it had a basic salt shaker type filter on it, but more recently they've upgraded to a more sophisticated twist filter that makes it really easy to get the right amount into the lid to apply.
Blush: I've been happy with all of the blushes I've used. They blend easily, and a little goes a long way. However, I think loose powder is a really inconvenient way to package blush, so I almost never wear mine because I usually end up doing my make up in the car.
Eyeshadow: Don't recommend it. Ditto with the blush thing about being inconvenient, but this one is an additional downer in that it doesn't seem to stay on for any time at all. Why go to the hassle of applying this stuff if it disappears an hour later!
Foundation Primer: Awesome product! Makes skin feel super smooth, so your foundation goes on better and stays on longer.
Lip Plumping Gloss: I think I just hate lip plumpers. This has a great texture, but I don't like feeling like my lips are having an allergic reaction to my lip gloss. I think my biggest issue is that the color I purchased (recommended by the consultant) is really awful on me.
Brushes: These are really good brushes. I've been using the original ones that came with my starter kit for over 2 years now, and they show no signs of wear.
Blemish Therapy: I don't think I can give a meaningful review of this product because I just haven't used it enough. I think it's a really cool concept (a spot acne treatment that doubles as a concealer), but I haven't noticed any miracles the times I have used it, so it's never made it into my regular routine.
I know absolutely nothing about make-up. I'm a no frills girl but it probably would be nice to know what to use for when I have another fancy dinner for Brian's work.
ReplyDeleteI might have to give them a try. I have been using Clinique lately- mostly because I get sucked into their bonuses- but I haven't been in love with their makeup. I need both foundation and a couple of new brushes so this review has come at the perfect time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of you assessments. I don't generally wear makeup, but the makeup I do do..hehe I said dodo, is from bare essentials. Can you believe that the brush fibers are made out of booty hair? Booty hair lasts forever so that is probably why the brushes are great. Take care and keep on keepin on reviewin dis stuff.
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