BareMinerals: Powder Foundation that Really Works

Do you have problems wearing foundation make-up? Does your skin break out easily or pores feel clogged? I have problem skin and for years I wore foundation to cover blemishes only to break out even worse. After ditching the foundation, my skin cleared but the problem still remained. I needed something to even my skin tone but it couldn't clog my pores.

Thanks to my night owl sister who caught the demonstration on QVC, I discovered Bare Escentual's bareMinerals Foundation. This mineral-infused powder is so lightweight and pure you can even wear it to bed. Here are a few reasons why I will not use anything but Bare Minerals.

It is lightweight. Less is definitely more with bareMinerals. Whereas liquid foundations claim to be lightweight, you still wind up with a coverage that clogs pores. A powder foundation allows your face to "breathe." bareMinerals foundation comes in a powder jar shaker and you use a special brush called a kabuki. The kabuki brush is a powder brush that is stacked densely and provides a full to medium coverage. It is stiff enough to control the application of the makeup without being rough. The foundation itself is amazing. You can layer it to get just the right amount of coverage. And as a novice, I discovered that I was using too much. You need very little to get the coverage you want. It goes on like a powder and breathes like a powder, but to the touch it feels almost creamy.

It is natural. bareMinerals is just that: pure, crushed minerals that go on just as smoothly as any liquid foundation. It is free of preservatives, chemicals, fragrance and other irritants. Talc, usually found in foundations and powders, is an ingredient that helps provide smooth coverage. However, it is an irritant and you won't find that in Bare Minerals. You also won't find oils or waxes. Those help liquid foundations to go on smoothly but clog pores and promote breakouts.

It is healthy. Not only is it good for preventing breakouts that liquid foundation can cause, but it is also good for your skin. The makeup has SPF15 UVA/UVB protection built in and has been given the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation. According to Bare Escentual's website, independent clinical results have proven that skin redness was reduced, skin hydration was improved by 76%, and overall condition of the skin (including elasticity and texture) was improved by 49%. And 76% of users claim that bareMinerals has corrected and improved the appearance of their skin condition.

As one who has tried bareMinerals, I vouch for it. It has truly lived up to their claims! For an investment of only $25, you'll see results quickly. And you won't have to buy it often. That jar will last a long time. I have been so pleased with the results that my mother and sister are now using it. And I'll recommend it to anyone with or without problem skin.