PostsIdentifying the best skin care products to both enhance your appearance and keep you looking young can be a time-consuming chore and somewhat pricey. There is, however, an effective product that helps to accomplish all of this at a reasonable cost.
Bare Essentials makeup is an amazing business success story - from a line that was sold exclusively on television to a major makeup company that can now be found in stores like Sephora and Nordstrom across the country. But, does it live up to all the hype? Does it really work?
Keep reading for a helpful review of Bare Essentials.
Price
Your basic Bare Minerals starter kit will usually retail for between $75 and $105. So, keep your eyes out for sales - and if you’re comfortable shopping online or through QVC, you’ll often find the best deals and packages during the company’s television shopping specials.
Admittedly, the price is high for what is essentially a foundation and blush kit. However, the starter kit also comes with multiple brushes - and every makeup expert knows, a good brush kit can be costly. If you’re on a budget or just want try the product without making a full commitment, you can purchase a smaller starter kit online for about $59.
How Easy is it to Use?
Unfortunately, if you don’t know how to use your Bare Essentials makeup, it’s not going to look good. After purchasing my kit, I attempted to delve right in without viewing the how-to DVD. The results were horrendous.
After my initial failure, I watched the DVD and visited a retail counter to get a full, in-person tutorial with a sales representative. She provided me a complete lesson on how to apply the makeup, and it was well worth the time and effort. It looked great and was easier than I thought.
So, admittedly, the product isn’t intuitive, and most consumers will either need to watch the DVD tutorial or visit a retail location for a complete tutorial. It also takes about five-to-ten minutes to go through all the steps, meaning it’s a little time-consuming for those on the go.
Quality of the Product
When applied properly, Bare Essentials looks great. It’s not cakey, nor does it look overdone. The finish is smooth and seamless, and the overall coverage is great. Also, because it’s a mineral, it won’t clog or suffocate your pores, meaning your skin won’t suffer.
However, despite the fantastic foundation and blusher range of products, Bare Minerals just doesn’t bring it when it comes to their eye and lip makeup. The eye powders are hard to control, difficult to use and most wearers will likely opt for an eye makeup solution that’s a little more traditional.
So, if you’re looking for something light, but effective, then Bare Essentials makeup is a great way to go.
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