Anyone use bare essentials make up from Ulta? how is it?

Question

Anyone use bare essentials make up from Ulta? how is it?

Answer 1

There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews and false information surfacing in regard to Bare Minerals and Bare Escentuals. Bare Escentuals uses an ingredient called bismuth oxychloride, which is a known skin irritant than can cause rashes and break outs, accentuate fine lines and wrinkles as well as clog pores (so, YES, Bare Escentuals DOES clog pores). Many mineral makeup companies pride themselves in not using bismuth because so many people have had issues with it in their makeup products.

I had what many would consider flawless skin, however, Bare Escentuals made me break out into a rash that caused major blemishes on my face, and put me in the position where the only way I could decrease the look of the little bumps was to purchase a micro dermabrasion kit. Many people have also experienced this, hence why Bare Escentuals has mixed reviews. The coverage is not good either, and after an hour or so the makeup begins to wear off completely...while leaving a very greasy cakey look to the skin. People who have no allergic reaction to bismuth and have flawless skin may like the product (although afterglow cosmetics is far better and gives better coverage), but those with problematic skin, allergic reactions, aged skin, or want a medium to heavy coverage..should not buy this product....at all.

Answer 2

Bare Escentuals is a great brand. It is a healthy alternative to the usual heavy makeup most wear. The ingredients are all natural minerals which will not clog pores. Their foundation (Bare Minerals) is superior to any other and a little goes a long way. The brand might seem a little pricey at first glance, but it really lasts a long time and once you try it, you will never go back to regular foundation. All you do is put a little in the lid of the jar, swirl the brush around in the lid, tap off excess and apply in a circular motion around your face. It literally feels like you are not wearing makeup, however, it gives GREAT coverage and lasts all day. It makes your face look almost flawless but compared with the liquid foundations and the old powder types, you feel like you're wearing nothing. It's really strange but true! They have a fantastic selection of colors to choose from. The following link will take you to Bare Escentuals foundation page where you can see all their shades. http://store.bareescentuals.com/bareMine... After looking at their shade colors, click on the shade selector button and view 15 diverse women to see if one of them is close to your tone. I think this will be very helpful as there is a description of the tone next to each face and the shade that goes along with it. Also, just so you know, their concealer is fabulous and easy to apply, I totally recommend the bisque concealer along with the foundation, at least to start. Great coverage. You can also purchase it on line at http://qvc.com/cgen/render.aspx?qp=class... or http://www.bareescentuals.com/. Either way, they have starter kits to purchase which makes it more afordable, and gives you everything necessary including the brushes. Also, you can view a "how to apply" video at the following link which will be good for you and extemely helpful. Watch it and see. If it seems to good to be true, it is not. Trust me...it is wonderful! The link to see the video is:

http://www.bareminerals.com/on/demandwar...

Hope this was helpful! Good luck and God bless!

Answer 3

I started using it lately. It makes my skin silky smooth.