I just picked up the bare minerals starter kit. I completely love this stuff. I ran out of my usual foundation a few days ago and I've been feeling like a sloth without doing much makeup (even before I ran out because I couldn't be bothered to do much more than foundation at this point), but this just looks soo much nicer.
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This is so true (about my face being clearer). I started using it in 2007 when I was watching QVC some random late night. I first just ordered the foundation...I fell in love and luckily our local mall has a Bare Escentuals store. I go there so often that I have 5 frequent buyer cards stapled together. I'm a nut for this stuff.
ETA: I don't know if the starter kit came with the makeup primer, if not, that's definitely worth the money to buy. It makes your skin look absolutely flawless.
LOVE this stuff, will never use anything else again. It's great for me because my skin is very even toned so I don't need an all over foundation or I look funny, but I need to be able to cover blemishes without them standing out.
I like the primer for fancy nights out but for day to day I don't use it - too flawless has people saying "Your makeup looks nice today" instead of "You look so nice today."
This is true. I have a kind of blotchy red uneven skin tone, so the primer works pretty well for day to day use for me, but it definitely depends on your skin tone.
If you have a Bare Essentials store, have them do your face for you. I'm not sure how the foundation/base works with other blush and stuff over it - it works really well as a whole system since it's about blending. I bought my kit and it was almost a year later before I had to buy more foundation/warmth. (Warmth is the best invention ever.)
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I totally agree with this. I never ever wear blush because the whole reason I wear foundation is to tone down the pink in my face, but I love the warmth powder.
I just got back from Sephora and bought the starter kit and a BE Blush. (The kit comes with the primer - I'm curious to try it). I've been thinking of switching to this for a long time, and my regular makeup is almost out, so it was the perfect time.
I had them try it on me to find the correct colors, and I already love how light it feels!
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I LOVE my bare minerals. I started using it about 3 years ago and I wish I had started using it sooner. I've always had horrible skin so I caked on the liquid foundation but this stuff really does the trick!
Same here regarding the pale skin. I love their eyeshadows, give them a shot! I also like how quick application is.