Bare Minerals.....does it cover large pores? does anyone in their 50+ use this stuff?
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I just bought all the BE and I am not totally satisfied. I will keep playing with the brushes and minerals. But I too have large pores and was horrified to see them look twice as big, when I tried to apply it myself. When I went to the BE store in Dallas this afternoon, they applied it. My pores didn't look big then, so I will keep trying. I thought about using a water mist spray to set in better. But if what others are saying about the staying power is true, I may be defeating the coverage.
419908
I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and looks legit with the labeling and what it claims to do. Very happy with it. I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and... » Read More I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and looks legit with the labeling and what it claims to do. Very happy with it. « Show Less
187863
I can't wear foundation any more :( so idk about bare minerals, but no it says nothing on the packeging.
664093
It would be my guess that it would be better for 20something skin than it is 60something skin. Try it. It isn't expensive and you can make up your own mind.
1956848
Not as geasy as some. It doesn't clog my pores, but as a person who likes to use makeup to cover my melasma, I don't prefer using I under my makeup. It is a great physical sunscreen that works great when I'm exercising outdoor. DOesn't sweat off easily. ;)
1684969
I'm not from Arizona, but am from the south. It gets really hot here, but is not as dry as Arizona. I am 61 and have been using it for a while now and highly recommend it for mature skin! When I don't use it I notice fine lines, when I use it they are just gone! This has been a really cold winter, with the heat on all the time my face should look like a walnut, but it's amazingly smooth and soft. Get it for your mom, she'll love it!!
1103601
I've been using the 40% for about a year now. My skin rarely peels or flakes afterwards. I use a baking soda mud to neutralize the acid and it kind of acts like an exfoliater.
710248
I'm the same way. It definitely blurs them and makes them less "oh snap, you've got adorable freckles!" than I enjoyed, but it didn't cover them entirely. I don't mean to plug another product here, but after years and years I just ended up using the Bare Escentuals (sp?) mineral veil with SPF 30 mixed with the original foundation. The mixing is important: it takes away the thickness of the foundation but is still weirdly sheer, so it evens my complexion without covering up my freckles. Took a couple of tries to get the ratios right, but hand to God, it's perfect.
823222
Mary, I've been using it for about a year and love it. Covers well and feels light on my skin, I also add powder as well. Hope this helps.
63479
I just bought all the BE and I am not totally satisfied. I will keep playing with the brushes and minerals. But I too have large pores and was horrified to see them look twice as big, when I tried to apply it myself. When I went to the BE store in Dallas this afternoon, they applied it. My pores didn't look big then, so I will keep trying.I thought about using a water mist spray to set in better. But if what others are saying about the staying power is true, I may be defeating the coverage.
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I too am concerned about ingredients, particularly the use of paraben preservatives after the '04 Japanese study showing increased aging of the skin when exposed to sunlight after a tiny amount of paraben (a preservative in most cosmetics) was included. Bare Escentuals says they are preservative free, but a list of the ingredients in Mineral Veil says that they use both Methylparaben and Propylparaben in that. Any insights?
1583948
I happen to love this product. I have large pores, but only get a zit here or there occasionally. I use product daily. The tube I is large, have used for more than 6 months and feels 1/2 full. I am 55 yrs old. and very oily skin.
1935008
Hi , I am 59 and I use this cream. Usually twice daily. I think my skin looks really nice. Iam a furm believe er in sun block also. Perricone makes a (no foundation foundation) that I cant live without. I will buy this moisurizer again, I believe in it.
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I have fine lines and a few wrinkles and it seems to cover really well. However, I do put a light layer of Mineral powder foundation over my whole face after I touchup the "trouble" spots with the color science corrector. I believe this is meant to be use under your foundations to help smooth out your color before you add foundation on top. At least that is what I found to work best for me. I love this product and hope you will too.
63485
Hey Girl,I am 61 and have used BE for at least 4 years...I love it!Yes, my pours are large, which has just happened in the last few months...OH MY! I think the important issue is the the moisturizer you use under your make up...it takes me longer to "GET" my face ready than to take :30 seconds to put on my BE. You can not depend on the BE to make your skin lovely but if you have a wonderful BASE MOISTURE that makes you feel good!Kathy BW
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Daniel, I don't use mineral make up but I did try it on eyeshadow and it did not work for me. Dry, it did nothing and damp it made my eyeshadow blotchy.
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I would say it DOES help even your skin tone among other things. My cheeks and jawline were burdened with acne and acne blemishes. I barely noticed results when using this as a Mask 1x/wk basis, and even 2x/wk. This week, I used this as a nightly "Rinse", and now my face is almost blemish-free. I already use a konjac sponge to exfoliate my skin, then apply the clay (mixed with a few add-ins). I keep the clay on no more than five minutes, rinse, then moisturize. I did this for seven nights in a row, and WOW. What I looked like the Monday before I started this is pretty damn yucky compared to what I look like by the next Monday morning. I wish I had thought to try this sooner. I would say it DOES help even your skin tone among other things. My cheeks and jawline were burdened with acne and acne blemishes. I barely noticed results when using this as a Mask 1x/wk basis, and even 2x/wk. This week, I used this as a nightly "Rinse", and now my face is almost blemish-free. I already use a konjac sponge to exfoliate my skin, then apply the clay (mixed with a few add-ins). I keep the clay on no more than five minutes, rinse, then moisturize. I did this for seven nights in a row, and WOW. What I looked like the Monday before I started this is pretty damn yucky... » Read More I would say it DOES help even your skin tone among other things. My cheeks and jawline were burdened with acne and acne blemishes. I barely noticed results when using this as a Mask 1x/wk basis, and even 2x/wk. This week, I used this as a nightly "Rinse", and now my face is almost blemish-free. I already use a konjac sponge to exfoliate my skin, then apply the clay (mixed with a few add-ins). I keep the clay on no more than five minutes, rinse, then moisturize. I did this for seven nights in a row, and WOW. What I looked like the Monday before I started this is pretty damn yucky compared to what I look like by the next Monday morning. I wish I had thought to try this sooner. « Show Less