Im very Disappointed as I spent £45 pounds for the kit hasn't done anything but make my skin dryer yet suppose to make your skin better I will not be using the again.

It leaves too much excess powder. The color is usually lighter than it looks. It doesn't last long and when you take pictures it looks like Baby powder on your face. After a while of trying the product and forcing myself to like it, I decided to return it. I spoke to customer service and they were awful and very unprofessional.

Make sure you keep the tracking number from the USPS for any returns. My return was received on 5-12-16, but never processed for a refund. Called on 6-20-16 to report no credit to my credit card. It will be "processed" for a refund which will take another 30 days. Follow up, follow up. It's your money and their customer service is terrible!

I purchased the bare minerals starter kit because I have pretty bad acne and I wanted a foundation that was going to cover this well but that didn't agitate the acne further or make my skin more oily. In the starter pack I received a 'get started' DVD which I didn't find particularly helpful because it was tricky to match up the product that the lady demonstrating was using with my product. (the kit contains 4 different foundation products). However, the foundations were creamy and stay well set throughout the day. They don't cover the acne amazingly but I was satisfied with how it covered mine and the products look really natural on my skin. My only criticism would be that when the products are first applied they make your skin feel tight and uncomfortable but this wares off after around 15 minutes or so. The best part of the starter pack was that you also receive a primer in which is a miracle worker! Overall, I would say that this product feels light and far from oily on your skin, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with very bad skin conditions because it didn't cover my acne that well.

I have seen good results on the product on two of my sister's faces. Decided to try it while I was in London(live in Nigeria). Unfortunately I had a very bad service from one of the makeup artists in debenhams who sold a colour far darker than my fair complexion and told me that was all they got because she was in a hurry to leave. Ended up buying it and it made my face very dark unfortunately. Went to the internet and saw so many colours she would have tried on me which she didnt do. So dissappointing.

Bare Minerals made me break out --- I have good skin considering my age (the skin is oily in spots but otherwise good) --- Bare Minerals made my skin look patchy when it broke out; do not use this product.

i have tried a sample of the foundation but they do not give you the primer so how can u know if thet is the one for you i tried it without the primer but that does not do what you say so i am still thinking sheercover if someone could tell me if you can get the primer with the sample please let me know so that i can test thank you

First of all, I would like to begin by saying I have tried all different types of foundation over the years in the need of trying to camoflage acne and blemishes, as well as to gain a perfect natural look, and this product is truly FANTASTIC. As a health conscious 19 year old, I rejoiced in a product that is 'so good for your skin you can sleep in it' as well as being made up of skin friendly minerals. In the 8 months I have been using these products, I have noticed a dramatic difference in my skin, which is now much clearer. I would strongly reccommend to anyone before buying this product to have a lesson with a bare minerals consultant, which can be found at the makeup counter of bare minerals stockists such as debenhams as the application differs from other foundations. I would also advise that the 'lets get started kit' is purchased for mineral makeup virgins as it contains all the brushes, concealer, warmth (bronzer) and 2 foundations you will need, (as well as a dvd to give tips and advice) and it works out cheaper than purchasing all these items seperately. Coverage of this makeup is as much or as little as you wish, but at no time does it feel like you are caked in makeup, or wearing too much. It also makes it perfect for holidays and is available in an array of different shades to suit even the fairest of the fair. The brushes are durable and compact, and a little goes a long long way! You can buy each pot of foundation seperatly which is approx 8g, and this lasts me (someone who wears full coverage everyday) about 10 weeks. I have combination skin, and find this works just as well in the dry areas as it does the oily areas. This product hides pigmentation well with the help of the bare minerals concealer, which is a MUST for anyone wishing to hide blemishes. The makeup is durable, lasts all day, and really does improve the quality of your skin. It is also perfect for really hot days and holidays, when wearing a thick liquid foundation may feel uncomfortable and cause outbreaks. I have tried all different makeups and skin care regimes, including Cliniques No More Blemishes Foundation range and found that this is FAR cheaper, and coverage is much better. IMPROVES ACNE, doesn't clog pores (you only have to compare the endless list of your normal foundations ingredients compared with a Bare minerals foundation to see why) HIDES PIGMENTATION/SCARRING/BLEMISHES 10/10, would recommend for all makeup wearers, wonderful product!

Bare minerals is absolutley amazing! Ive always been a liquid foundation girl and until now had never ever used powder in my life. But when i saw my friend apply it I was amazed by it but quite unsure if i would ever use it myself. I booked in for a free makeover still really unsure and i walked out of there feeling confident and my skin never looked better. I have really really oily skin and quite bad spots on my forehead but ever since using bare minerals my skin isnt half as oily and the spots on my forhead have cleared up really well. Its quite hard to get used to applying it at first, not being used to powder whatsoever it can get messy but im into my 3rd week of using it and it takes me 5mins now its that easy! I used to re-apply my makeup about 6 times a day because i couldnt bare to look shiny but now i never re-apply because it lasts all day! I would recommend this product to anyone and now ill never go back to using anything else!!

I first became aware of bare minerals when I noticed how good a friends skin looked one day and she told me she'd been using a sample. I brought the starter kit and it is AMAZING. I have some pretty annoying scarring from spots and this covers it perfectly. It also makes me look so much healthier, and feels so much nicer then the bobbi brown tinted moistiriser i was using before. In the kit there was a really great product called warmth and the dvd tells you how to apply this, it gives a really healthy glow - something i'm always grateful of. Bare minerals is superb - i couldnt leave the house without this makeup on, infact when i get up i'm dying to put it on to see the transfomation every morning. I feel its actually improving the condition of my skin. It looks like i'm barely wearing any makeup at all whilst actually making my skin look much better. However if theres one fault its concealing whiteheads - i have to use my bobbi brown concealer for that. Overall this is a fantastic product and if your unsure on anything i recommend going to a concession somewhere - they're really helpful and give tonnes of samples!

After reading a lot of articles and reviews on this make-up, I decided to try it out.I bought a starter kit that came with a powder foundation,mineral veil, colour wash and a lip gloss.After trying out the whole set on,the make up really works but you have to use the whole kit otherwise it does not work as well.Also you barey have to use any of the product for good coverage,it was very easy to apply and felt really soft on my skin.The foundation didn't dry out my skin like most powder foundations.So overall I think this product is good value for money and I would certainly think about buying more products from this range.

I never write reviews but felt I had to the reviews on this web page are unbelievable bare escentuals is by far the best makeup I have ever used there is no mineral makeup that comes close to this brand! There are tricks to applying this makeup but when you learn how nothing comes close. I have very very dry skin I look after my skin but no matter how dry you are makeup makes it worse bare minerals completley improved the condition and redness in my skin, every other makeup tries to cover up then removes by 12 pm be does not need applied. All these reviews that claim be is awful, well they are wrong people don't take the time to learn about this product, you need the correct colour and products for you including the correct brushes for your individual needs. And if you are one of the few that is allergic MATTE by bare minerals is their new product that's perfect for those who don't like the glow or are allergic to bismuth. Honestly please do not listen to some reviews on this site this product is amazing!

WARNING: Really Long Review
Skin: Dry, Moderate Acne, line under eyes, areas of darkness
Age: 16
How long have I used this product? : A month.
Kit Ordered: Deep

My interest in Mineral makeup was there for several reasons the main two reasons were a) Mineral Makeup is better for your skin and helps improve your skin unlike regular makeup and b) It looks more Natural. Yes I saw the infomercials and it sparked a major interest. This interest grew deeper as friend#1 talked about Sheer Cover and friend#2 said Bare Minerals was the better of the two products.
Desperate to find a mineral makeup product for Prom, Google, Makeup Valley and YouTube became my best friends. However I became confused.....which product is better Sheer cover or Bare minerals? Then a whole list of other mineral makeup lines came up in reviews. These were:
Pur Minerals
Everyday Minerals
Erthn' Glow Minerals
Avon Smooth minerals
Jane Iredale
Urban Decay
and various others.
However I knew I had to save to make this makeup purchase. I could not make such a demand on my parents who knew not the important needs of a teenage girl. By searching for reviews like crazy I had to eliminate. Some were too expensive, some from looking at photographs and reviews provided little or no coverage, Some lines although claiming to cater to black women did not really provide the finish I was looking for. (ashy-ness). After weeks of elimination I was left with four lines, Avon smooth minerals, Bare Minerals, Everyday Minerals and Sheer Cover. I chose Bare Minerals for several reasons. Avon smooth minerals although much cheaper had three foundations in Deep I did not know which to choose, I preferred the Bare minerals starter kit to the smooth minerals starter kit because of its range. For Sheer Cover I found that like friend#2 a lot of reviews said Bare minerals was the better of the two mineral makeup lines and that Sheer cover has the reputation of charging the credit card even after cancellation of orders. Everyday Minerals seemed like a great cheap and reputable company especially for light skin tones and medium skin tones for Asians however though they provided free samples they have very little options for deep skin tones. I chose Bare Minerals although I was troubled by some reviews which made it seem like an acidic powder which smelled like glue. From reading reviews I expected the products to be small, the flawless face brush to shed and probably some irritation from the bismuth oxychloride. My family of course was mad that I was spending so much money on makeup; I had to order my package through a shipping company because I'm from Jamaica which meant it would be more expensive. I must have been crazy to bank so much on a product but I wanted it to work so bad. In waiting for my B.M. package I purposefully ignored the bad reviews and looked at reviews which said it was a great product to remind myself why I made such a risky decision.
After two weeks of waiting I finally got the package. I didn't mind the packaging. I ordered my B.M. package on their online site. Not from Sephora. But before you say I'm crazy... this is why I did it, I really wanted to try the Skin Re-ver Upper(Salicylic acid is great for acne!!) the Sephora Starter Kit though cheaper would come to 82 dollars with the Skin Re-ver Upper which is basically the same price as the one on the Bare Minerals site. However on the B.M site you could get the Flawless def. Mascara, a compact, a precision concealer brush and a free eyelid primer sample. Who wouldn't want to try other B.M products free? And I did like the fact that this kit came with a DVD and other instructional guides.(Rarely found in other mineral makeup brand kits) So you reader, must imagine my dismay the first time I applied this product and I looked like a duppy (ghost).Even though I expected the flawless face brush to shed, the continuous shedding on first use irritated me( the brushes are real good quality otherwise) and the makeup didn't really conceal the dark areas,breakouts and lines. However I was patient and learned to use the product. The key to this product is manipulation. I found that from helpful reviews that if the brush is sprayed with rose water or just water it would provide greater coverage. I can say that I like the B.M products; I even like the smell. It still doesn't cover everything but it is a great product once you have the patience to learn how to really use it and mix foundations instead of returning it (which I couldn't do anyway).That is how you'll get compliments on your skin! It is a wonderful product worth trying especially with the Bare vitamins (the Primer and re-ver upper) and a good moisturiser which help to prevent breaking out with the foundation. A little goes a long way (even though I don't use as little as they did in the DVD) this product will last even the most frequent wearers of makeup a reasonable amount of time. The bismuth oxychloride wasn't really wasn't a problem for me. Most reviews said the irritation occurred most times in the sun when they were sweating. As I said before, I live in Jamaica which basically means sun year round and I haven't had a problem with itching or burning it even works well with my dry skin and evens out my skin tone. However It all depends on you. If your skin is very sensitive then you may have a problem. Still try it! I have tried sleeping in this makeup =) although I don't recommend it. I also don't recommend exercising in any makeup at all! those avid readers on skin care would know why. Google it!=) I wrote this review because I know there are many others like me who have to think ten times before making an online purchase. Read all the reviews and you will learn discern genuine experiences and those reviews geared towards hurting the company. Understand that Reviews are like surveys with different types of people with different hygienic habits. For example a person who complains that the product was wonderful until they started breaking out, it could mean that their skin can no longer take the product or they just don't wash their brushes or they still use the top of the cap to mix the powder instead of a clean bowl. What really sold me on B.M was a YouTube video (called Bare Transformation) which showed a girl with acne and how well the B.M covered those flaws. Reviews are helpful. I have made a recent online purchase again! And it is a wonderful concealer form Avon Smooth minerals which works well with B.M and makes my skin looks flawless. The best you can do for your skin is just to take wonderful care of it.
I have this same review on makeupvally =)