Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation Medium Beige

I was very skeptical after seeing the infomercials, and I had been foolish enough to try competitor Sheer Cover and gotten burned. Sheer Cover was terrible and really difficult to apply. I have mild to severe acne that has left many spots of hyperpigmentation, as well as the pimples themselves. So, when I was at a mall and came across and actual Bare Escentuals store, I decided, what the heck, I'd give it a try to really see if the infomercial could be believed.

Holy cow! I have never encountered a single product that covered all my flaws so well! I didn't even need to use the concealer! The "artist" in the store showed me how to apply it, then made me do it myself, so I could see just how easy it was. Just the flawless face brush and concealer brush were all I needed. The mineral veil is a godsend. It eliminated the look of my shiny, blackhead-covered nose! It's the best I've ever looked in my life!

I was on a cloud walking around the rest of the day. Everyone was giving me compliments, it was AMAZING how much of a difference it made in not only my appearance, but in my confidence.

Now I have sensitive skin too, so I don't know what all the negative reviews are talking about when they say it irritates your skin...All I know is that the next day, when I put on my regular ol' makeup, I knew there was no contest and I ordered my bare Minerals that day. There was no going back after that! I'll never use anything else!

I will say, go to a BE store, or Sephora or another store that sells it so you can try it yourself first. That's the only way to find the perfect shade for you.

I have been using this product exclusively since 2003. It goes on very light yet provides good coverage. I have very oily skin and I have not had to reapply, even after a workout. Prior to using mineral foundation, I used Estee Lauder's "Camouflage" foundation and Bare Escentuals coverage is just as good. Liquid foundation tends to settle in around the wrinkles, hence making us appear older.

To the women who used Bare Escentuals and claimed it made them look older - they probably have very dry skin or used a shade that was too light, or applied too much. I have recommended this product to all of my friends and they love it, too. I am completely sold on the mineral foundation! I would never use the liquid type again.

I was having trouble finding this item in a store, and was relieved to discover it on line. It arrived in good condition, and within a reasonable time after I placed my order.

I have been wearing this make-up line since Nov. 07 and won't switch to anything else. At one point I waited too long to purchase another foundation and in desperation I ran out to the local drug store and purchased "mineral" make-up. The quality of the store bought make-up can not compare to Bare Minerals, HANDS DOWN! The other cheaper stuff smelled heavily of talcum powder, and by far did not provide the coverage I was used to with Bare Minerals.
I used to be self conscious about my makeup all day, checking on it several times a day and worried that it had smeared off on my shirt. This make-up is worry free. I put it on in the morning, and don't worry about it all day. Plus, I have never had trouble with it rubbing off on to something else or feeling heavy. I highly reccommend this makeup. I have oily skin, and it works great.
One key to remember is to apply moisturizer prior to the make-up, and you're all set~!

I loved this makeup ...at first... but then my not-so-sensitive skin started to react to something...really BADLY! I've never had such bad breakouts in my life, even as a teenager! I have stopped using Bare Escentuals for a little over two weeks now and my skin is STILL burning, red, itchy and absolutely horrid! I'm using Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream to heal it. How can they sell this stuff if such a large percentage of people are having trouble with it? It covers beautifully and was long-lasting so it's a terrible let down. I've never had such a bad experience with makeup in my life!
I just ordered some samples from Alima cosmetics (after doing a lot of research on pure/natural mineral makeup)and they have some great colors! NO bismuth oxychloride or whatever it was that killed my skin...down with Bare Escentuals!