Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup

The History of bareMinerals

  I must admit, when it came to Bare Escentuals cosmetics I was extremely confused by the different names. I have been using the lines of cosmetics for almost seven years but never really understood the relationship between Bare Essentials, Bare Escentuals and i.d. bareMinerals.   What I really understood was the way in which my face felt when using the bareMineral line of cosmetics. I loved, and still do, the radiant look, feel, versatility, and   impeccable coverage.

     To my discovery, Bare Essentials is often mistaken for Bare Escentuals due to a simple spelling error. The cosmetic company manufactures a line of mineral makeup called i.d. b are Minerals .  

  Bare Escentuals has been around since 1976 with its first store in California. The company began with a strong devotion towards healthy skin and healthy makeup.   With this as a goal, the mineral makeup line, bareMinerals, was created. It was truly a technological achievement in the cosmetic world.   The bareMineral line of cosmetics offered the finest natural ingredients made from the finest quality of pure minerals. The bareMineral cosmetics designed were free of talc, oil, fragrance, and preservatives, giving sensitive skin a powerful cosmetic line.

  Today, Bare Escentuals offers a complete line of mineral cosmetics, brushes, a spa-luxury care line, and cleansers.   Bare Escentuals remains true to the original goal: finest quality of 100% pure minerals without the added preservatives.

Ingredients

  The mineral ingredients used in bareMineral makeup are of the finest quality of crushed minerals from the earth.   The mineral gains are light and feathery leaving your skin feeling silky and fresh. The application is flawless and sheer, yet covers imperfections such as rosacea, acne, and scars. BareMinerals claims to not clog the pores and acts as a natural sunscreen. This is due to the minerals used in the bareMineral formula.

•  Titanium Dioxide

              One of the 21 FDA approved sunscreen chemicals, titanium dioxide remains on the surface of the skin.   It scatters the UV light and forms a protective barrier over the skin.

•  Mica

            Mica is a coloring agent commonly used in mineral makeup. Micas vary in color and give the skin a glowing appearance.

•  Bismuth Oxychloride

            Bismuth oxychloride is used to give makeup the pearlization.

•  Zinc Oxide

            Zinc oxide is used in mineral makeup to soothe, protect, and heal the skin. It also provides a barrier to the sun's harmful rays. It has an astringent and antiseptic property making it beneficial to healthy skin. It is also on the FDA's list of approved sunscreen chemicals.

Benefits to Using bareMinerals Makeup

  Mineral makeup is an excellent choice for pure coverage. Without perfumes and other chemical preservatives to irritate the skin, it can successfully be used for all skin types, especially those with sensitive skin, acne, and rosacea.   It offers a natural sun barrier and does not clog the pores. Because of its clean finish and the company's claim to being able to sleep in it if you forget to wash you face, it makes an excellent choice for teenagers.   It also has the ability to be with as little coverage like a dusting, or full coverage for under eye circles and dark spots.

Bare Mineral Product Line

  Bare Essentuals offers a diverse line of products ranging from the staples like foundation, to the specific, like fast drying brush cleaner. Each of the mineral products can be used in a variety of ways. You can use a foundation for under eye circles as well as highlighter, depending on the shade. By mixing the blush with i.d .lip balm you can match your lips to cheeks. All of the mineral products are interchangeable with lips, cheeks, and eyes, which adds to the cost effectiveness. I often add a touch of the blush to my gloss for a "put-together" look.   These are my personal pick for the must haves:

•  SPF 15 Foundations   in 12 shades fitting all skin tones and costing about $25 for 0.3 ounces.

•  Mineral Veil Face Powder for a completely sheer finish that minimizes the appearance of pores

•  Bisque Multi-Tasking Makeup as an under eye corrector, as a highlighter, or a mixer to create different shades of blush and shadows (The cost is $18 for 0.03 ounces.)

•  Over 30 shades of blush offered costing $18 for 0.03 ounces

•  bareMinerals Warmth for a sun-kissed, radiant look

•  For a complete list of the many products I recommend www.QVC.com . This on-line shopping store has convenient auto-shipping.

How to Use bareMinerals

  The technique used for bareMineral makeup is:

            1. Swirl using a bare essenctuals Kabuki brush.

            2. Tap the excess mineral makeup into the jar.

            3. Buff gently over the face in a circular motion for a flawless finish without lines of demarcation.

     The technique couldn't be easier. It is a cosmetic investment.

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