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[BellaBean 0]

I used this is and while it made my skin feel good I couldnt wear it. I have dry skin and it would flake off in about an hour. I looked good when i put it on first thing in the morning. I was losing the makeup in Patches even and looked like a leper! So i dont recommend it for dry skin, if you have oily skin it is good.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Hiya!

I used Bare Minerals for a while - my primary complaint was that the colors are all "warm" or yellow-based, while my coloring is more "Cool" or blue-based. I am african-american, so color matching was paramount for me. I found the color close, but no cigar. When I walked at lunchtime, if I sweated, the color would come right off...not really good.

Also, I didn't like having to carry so many products - two foundations, the oil-absorbing-shine-reducing product, and all those brushes! I'm more of a minimalist with makeup, though I do like a more dramatic look (which is probably a contradiction).

I am a rep for Artistry cosmetics (associated with Amway Global) and they just came out with their own mineral makeup, so I use that. One pot - just for foundation) and a small compact which holds blush and three eyeshadows. I like the color match to my skin, and it seems to stay on better even when I sweat.

I know people that SWEAR by bare minerals - just wasn't the right product for me...

[hdsantoni 0]

I have it and use it when we go out or for pictures, stuff like that. It is great for full coverage. If you have them explain to you how and where to apply it then you shouldn't have a problem if you like a lot of coverage. You really need to have a freshly washed and scrubed face to start with. Then apply lightly, you can always add more. I have a few wrinkles around my eyes and it will go in and crease if your not careful. So if you want day wear, I use a tinted moisturizer and LOVE it.

[luigismama 0]

I absolutely LOVE Bare Minerals. I've used it consistently for almost 4 years. Everytime I've tried to go back to even a light tinted moisturizer it feels heavy on my skin. I love playing with all the eyeshadow and liner colors, and I can easily use the same foundation color for summer and winter with a little bronzer or pink shimmer. Everyone has to find something that works for them- I've heard great things about Jane Iredale as well.