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.
1771923
I've used this makeup for 30 years +. I have combination skin and it covers nicely (a little goes a long way), also, it lasts all day long without a touchup. Thus far I haven't found another foundation that compares to it.
332730
Hi, I have the product and I think the spf is low. You can buy other minerals to add to it if you want a higher spf. You can match it to any skin color. I do really love this product, and it will last you a year or 2.
2196468
I personally did. A teeny bit. I rubbed it really good in my hands before I applied it. But once again I used a very small amount. They do make one specifically designed for the face. It's probably a more sensitive version that won't clog your pores.
1417749
Absolutely! You won't find a better moisturizer for under makeup (except perhaps for jojoba oil, which is the most like human skin oils). I wear only natural powders in small amounts but my friends who wear more foundation tell me they like to apply the moisturizer right out of the shower and then wait 5-10 minutes before applying makeup to be sure the oil soaks in. I've had no issues whatsoever with my bare minerals and I swear I look younger!
811903
I like the stuff! I was skeptical - but it works very well and is not caustic! As for coverage: that is hard to say. It think it will depend on the material(s) being removed i.e. thickness, age, and what it is... But, I would let the stuff sit for a bit - to do its magic. I found that applying it and then going back over it 15 mins later with a dabbing or swirling style with a throw-away brush worked best. In applying, more is not necessarily better. Patients is best... Hope that helps!! lv
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.
104035
I've never tried it with mineral make up but I wouldn't use it for my eyeshadow because of the size and sponge like material #justmyopiniontho
1968729
Absolutely. I use Bare Minerals, the Matte formula and I it works amazingly. It gives me such a light weight and flawless finish. You can also use the other brushes for the mineral blush and eye shadow. Definitely would recommend!
955937
I have pretty large pores myself I do notice a difference in my pores when I use it regularly. I have combination skin I never got dry or flaky skin from this product. To me its def worth the money. I use mine with the Olay Prox Brush. And I love that thing with this product!!
7265
Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with this company, not so much the product (the make up worked well) and when the machine actually worked, I was pleased, but I felt as though I spent a lot of money upgrading to a better quality of machine and that one broke after two uses. Just not what it's cracked up to be and although their customer service reps are very nice, overall their customer service is not good. I went back to Bare Minerals and am very happy that i did. I hope this helps:)
1209323
Yes, my friends 13 year old daughter tried proactive and it didn't work then she used the exposed and it helped. Since then I've been buying her exposed. It's been about four months of use. I bought both products at the same time in the same order. We threw proactive away. That's been my experience with the product.
56411
I don't think it provides enough coverage to use as a foundation. I have freckles and it doesn't cover them. Very sheer coverage. I use it more as a primer, it has the same texture of a bare minerals primer I have used in the past but this is better because of the sun protection! I use a powder over it and that provides a natural coverage. Hope this helps!
2136566
I use bare minerals which works best; adds no moisture over top of the PTR product. It did not last all day. The PTR product "breaks down" after a few hours. Best to use for going out or to a gala; something like that. I don't think it is useful as an every day application.
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.
1993418
Translucent is very very light. Almost white. I think creamy natural would work for you. But if you are extremely fair translucent would probably work. I've never used bare minerals so can't offer a comparison.
1572794
The color of this product is a pinkish nude but it goes on sheer. Mineral veil is suppose to be applied on top of the matte or original powder foundation, new pressed foundation, or even bare minerals liquid foundation. It helps eliminate shine and is great for long days or situations when you'll be having lots of pictures taken...special events, weddings etc. this is a small container of it. For more bang for you buck I'd buy the bigger one...if you just wanna try it out head to a local store that sells it.