First off, I'd like to tell a little bit more about myself. I LOVE to wear makeup. It is extremely fun and can give you such a large range of looks. Makeup can be adjusted to fit your mood or your look for the day. Makeup can be natural or dramatic. The problem with makeup though is that when improperly applied or when using the wrong products, results may vary, or disappoint. Many women aren't aware of how to properly apply their makeup and use a heavy hand, while some don't apply enough. [This is where I come in.] When I say wrong product, I'm referring to one that does not suit you. This may be the wrong shade or the wrong product for your skin or hair condition. I enjoy trying new products and I am also very informed on makeup application techniques. It comes from being a bookworm and being a makeup addict! Hey, nerds can be hot! (If no one ever told you, I'm telling you.)
Due to my race, foundation shades have always been a problem. Many contain too much red and orange tones for my yellow-orange toned skin or are too light for my oft tan complexion, because I tan extremely easily. I'm left with either pinkish or strangely pale skin. Neither is very appealing, let me tell you. Add to this the fact that my genes gave me acne prone combination skin from my father (and my stress levels don't help) and sensitive delicate skin from my mother, you can see I have more complications in my quest for great skin than most! Haha. I have to be aware of products containing irritants due to my sensitivity and products that are oil-free or non-comedogenic for the acne. I've resolved to use mainly natural and/or organic products whenever possible. I'm not committing to only these types of products as sometimes chemicals are necessary for the proper results -such as unruly hair- but will mainly focus on these elements: organic, high percentage of natural content, eco-conscious brands, and hypo-allergenic brands.
Bare Minerals is a product I have personally tried with great success! I purchase mine at my local Sephora store. [More about Sephora in a future post.] I can even quote one of my friends, who had this to say in an email,"nice! ur 1st blog should be on bare minerals. i'll back u up on that one!" As promised in their advertisements, the crushed mineral powder really is silky soft in texture and extremely blendable. It is easily blended into the skin for a natural appearing coverage whether you prefer it sheer or full. When I have a breakout, I apply the foundation as concealer and it provides me the full coverage I need. When my skin is clear, I also have the option of wearing a light naturally sheer coverage. It is also easily blended together between shades, a joy for all my fellow women who cannot find their shade for the life of them. I buy several similar shades, blending two of them in the cover before applying, during different seasons of the year.
Compared to other brands, such as Sheer Cover, Bare Minerals makeup products (foundation, eyeshadows, etc.) do not contain oils, talcs, and preservatives -excluding the skincare such as moisturizers, etc. which may. Sheer Cover has a concealer that does. In trying to stay true to its statement of a natural product, Bare Minerals product line previously did not include a concealer. They have recently created sulfur based treatment concealers though and I believe they do now make another type of concealer, but it is still in powder form, which is different than some of it's competitors' creamy concealers such as Sheer Cover. However, I have not personally used Sheer Cover and am not stating it is a bad product, but it does not fit my criteria for a preferred product, so I do not recommend it for problem skin. I am basing my statement on having read the content label on the Sheer Cover concealer package.
Another plus is, if you purchase the introductory package, Bare Minerals includes a demo for its product. Wonderful because it isn't applied like most foundations. My oily skin also tends to make my makeup melt when it is hot and humid, but this product absorbs oil and stays put better than most. Eventually even Bare Minerals starts to lose the battle on MY SKIN but it is quite effective. For best results and a good hygienic habit, wash the brushes often. Often, after a long night out with my friends, I am so sleepy I fall asleep before I've remembered to remove my makeup! (Terrible habit I know! I don't do it purposely.) It is true you can sleep in it and not get breakouts but don't go all day with it on. Wash it off as soon as you wake. If you had a long night, by all means don't worry if you sleep in it but don't leave it on the next morning because you don't want to reapply. Doing this WILL cause a breakout, so let your skin breathe! Another added plus that I almost forgot to mention is that the minerals help to naturally dry blemishes, so they heal faster. All this while not drying out the dryer portions of your skin. Don't skip the finishing step of mineral veil either, it really helps to set the makeup. With it makeup is less likely to rub off and also looks more flawless. Don't ask me why, just test this step for yourself. I want to say more because I really do love this product, but this post is getting far too long, and I'll let you try it for yourself and see! Tata for now!
sincerely yours,
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