Uncovering Bare Minerals

Bare Escentuals, the company that spawned a fast-growing line of bare minerals make-up (i.d. bareMinerals brand), is taking the beauty scene by storm. I was on the hunt for the right make-up foundation a couple of months ago. I wanted something light, sensitive skin friendly, and with SPF of course. After seeing this wonder product on countless infommercials and magazine ads, I thought I'd give it a shot. What drew me in was "it's make-up so pure you can sleep in it" catchphrase and what woman would not want such make-up??? (Though I am still your "don't go to bed with make-up on" kind of girl).

So I went to Sephora (who was widely campaigning for this brand at that time), and checked it out.


Voila! I left the store with this starter kit and couldn't wait to try it at home. Click here to get a glimpse of the contents.

And the verdict? Let's just say that it has been a part of my daily regimen since then. I don't use the foundation on my entire face (as I still resort to Neutrogena Oil-Free Flawless Finish Blemish Treatment foundation to prevent occasional breakouts) but I've happily discovered it to be a great cover for blemishes.

I use this concealer brush that came with the kit. I swear by this beauty tool! I'd dab a little bit of the foundation on the inside of the lid (view DVD how-to clip here ), swirl the brush around, shake off the excess, and apply it on my skin. The blemishes truly disappear in seconds and the coverage stays on throughout the day!

Let me share with you another blissful discovery. We all know that there is a plethora of undereye concealers in the market right now. I tried several that didn't make the cut because they were either too cakey or too drying. I am delighted to say that Bare Escentuals has innovated a product called "Well Rested" that works not only as an eyeshadow base but also as an under-eye concealer. It has a light-deflecting element that really works wonders. If you wish to use it as such, swipe it only on your problem areas. In my case, I use it cover those veins underneath my eyes. I use the tinted Neutrogena Eye Cream with SPF 30 which already has some coverage but I still find those veins visible so the Well-Rested multi-tasking minerals definitely does the trick. It blends in beautifully and naturally. It lasts throughout that day too!



Bare Escentuals carries an extensive line of make-up and skincare. So far, I am very pleased with several of their products and look forward to unearthing more amazing beauty loot along the way.