![]() ![]() Not sure if it is the foundation, my change in diet, or the season but I found with bareSkin my normal Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer to be too heavy and switched to an old liquid favorite, L’Oreal True Match. Because of so much buffing, I applied my concealer over the foundation. ![]() The result is skin that looks dewy (but not greasy), even and airbrushed (but not fake), soft and natural (yet pores and wrinkles and spots are buff buff buffed away). Use one hand, then the other to get in different directions and have a more even finish. The key to making bareSkin look good is blending, or in the words of old-school bareMinerals infomercials, buff. And yes, Bare Nude is a perfect color for my summer skintone. And this time with the right amount of product, it did brighten and even my skin tone. However, the next time with the brush already with residue makeup, two drops was plenty to cover my entire face (if you desire more coverage, you can add more drops after your first application). The finish was similar to Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer: a hint of color, looking a bit more finished but otherwise naked. The first time using the clean brush, I applied two drops of bareSkin as they recommend and I didn’t think it was enough. It’s soft, tightly packed, and hasn’t shed all summer. The brush is smaller than I thought, but far better crafted than old bareMinerals brushes in my collection. Seriously, the brush makes all the difference. Ew, gross, this stuff sucks! It looks so orange, it’s greasy, it doesn’t cover, it’s dreadful! Then the bareSkin brush arrived and I tried again. I tried the foundation with the Real Techniques Stippling Brush (looked to be a similar shape), MAC 190 Foundation Brush, and a combo of my fingers and a BeautyBlender. Good chance for me to see if the brush is truly worth it. The foundation arrived a couple days later, but the brush was backordered. Glancing at the colors, considering the color names I match with other brands and my bit of faux tan, I chose Bare Nude. When I wore bareMinerals foundation I looked best in Fairly Light bareSkin has a completely different set of colors so that reference didn’t help at all. I ordered through (hello Ebates cash back, Beauty cash back, free shipping, and the ability to place and order and have makeup, laundry detergent, dog treats, and allergy meds all show up in the same box), and since you supposedly HAD to get the coordinating brush, ordered that as well. I was disappointed in the uninformative sponsored posts, but considering my experience with the line, intrigued enough to buy a bottle, give it a whirl, and give you a completely honest review. I’ve used bareMinerals before while I find their original mineral foundation to make me itch, their Touch Up Veil is awesome and always in my purse for mid-day touchups. All these sponsored posts raved about the benefits of bareSkin, but not a single one showed a picture of themselves wearing it, few mentioned what color they chose, how it held up through the day, or anything else to prove this product lived up to its claims. Promoted as “the future of foundation,” bareSkin claimed to provide a no-makeup look that brightened and evened skintone but wasn’t full of yucky ingredients like fragrance, oil, silicone, or parabens. I admitted I too was using the same product and realized I never wrote a post about it! But hey, using a product nearly all summer provides a more authentic review, right?Įarly summer, many blogs I follow had sponsored posts from bareMinerals promoting their new liquid foundation, bareSkin. The other day, my coworker came in my office and after we discussed a work project she mentioned a new beauty product she was using and LOVED. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This article may contain affiliate links if you click on a shopping link and make a purchase I may receive a commission. ![]()
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