Bare Escentuals

      

      My new found love. I've been using MAC Studio Fix Foundation and concealer for long time now and I've been very pleased with its coverage. However I wanted to venture out and try another alternative makeup line which will be easily accessible in case I ran out of my MAC products. The nearest MAC store isn't that far but it's still a 20 minutes drive and once baby is out I don't want to drag my child just to get one. Since ULTA is much closer I did some research and checked out the products they have that will be a good alternative.

     I've been hearing good reviews and rave about Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals. I was hesitant at first knowing my skin is very sensitive. I was scared of breakouts but I still took the risk and bought their foundation. The foundation was wonderful in just few days I noticed that my skin was even getting better. For some reason I find it more glowing and I had no break outs. From foundation I went on my BE shopping spree. I think I spent over $115 for all the products. I got their small 30 day started kit and eventually bought Mineral Veil, Multi tasking Summer Beige, Handy Kabuki brush and lip gloss. 

    So far I'm impressed with all the complexion products. It may seem that I'm putting too much makeup in my face since all of the products are in powder form but it's been really really light on the skin. The Multi-tasking summer beige does not only have SPF but provides a good coverage as a concealer from dark under eyes and old acne scars and the Mineral Veil has given me an oil free face. My skin is dry and oily combination and I've always had issue with oiliness in my t-zone but since I used mineral veil, I never had the same issue. I've been using NYC smooth pressed powder which also helps control the shine but mineral veil works much better. The brushes are so smooth and soft on the skin. I also have the small full flawless brush which came with the starter kit. I'm just in love with this products. I still alternate BE and MAC depending on my moods and time. But I've been using BE more often now.

     However as much as I love the complexion products of BE, I'm still trying to like their lip gloss. The pigmentation is just ok, the scent and taste islike sweet dessert however I really wish it's more moisturizing and lasting power is longer. I expected more since it cost $15 dollars but I have an on and off relationship with it. In order for it to work for me I have to use Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint as base to moisturize my lips or top it off with Naturally Nude L'oreal Le gloss lip gloss to keep my lips moisturized all day. I wanted to love this because it's a mineral lip gloss and they have good color choices but I think I will just try to finish this one and will not repurchase for sure.