You’ve seen it advertised, you’ve heard the pitch, but have you ever tried mineral makeup? I finally took the plunge and bought the bareMinerals kit, and I now find myself twirling, tapping, and buffing every morning.
Mineral makeup is a genius marketing plan – it has created a new demand for an old product. This “makeup from the earth” has actually been around since the 1970s; yet it’s rebirth has just now created a buzz. The question is – is the pitch of a safer, more natural makeup legitimate? In actuality, the ingredients in mineral makeup have been in makeup for years. So what makes it better?
In my opinion, whether the ingredients are revolutionary or not, I am impressed with the overall feel of bareMinerals. It looks like a power, goes on like a light cream, and lasts like a foundation – all while feeling like you’re not wearing any makeup. Even more impressive, you’ll never have to use an additional concealer – the brushes do all the work. The first brush gives you a light base, the second can get those areas that need a little more coverage, and the third covers and dark spots or blemishes like magic.
Additionally, bareMinerals has SPF 15 in it, which is a major plus in my book. Granted, I still use a light moisturizer with SPF in it (it just feels like it would protect from those rays better than a powder), but I like that extra protection in my makeup.
The only con I have found is that it adds a few minuets onto my morning routine. It’s a 3-4 step process just to get a base on your face. But I like the end result, so I’ll wake up 5 minutes early in order to have time to swirl and tap.
Keep in mind there is no one makeup that works for everyone. BareMinerals does contain an ingredient called bismuth oxychloride. This can be a skin irritant for some, so if you do try bareMinerals and find your skin itchy or blotchy – you may want to try a product without bismuth oxychloride. Here are a few suggestions: