Bare Escentuals Make Up & DHC

molliemomof2 · 12-09-2005, 10:08 PM

Just wanted to share a couple of my favorite brands with people who suffer from acne/acne scarring like myself. Bare Escentuals is all pure mineral powder foundations, blushes, bronzers, etc that are all natural and great for the skin. There are no messy, liquid makeups that are never the right shade for you. They don't clog pores and their claim is that the make up is "so pure, you can sleep in it" - of course I haven't slept in it, but I will say that is has helped my face immensely. It isn't nearly as broken out as it was when I was using other stuff. You can purchase the "complexion perfection" kit at Sephora or on ebay. It comes with two shades of foundation to blend, bronzer, and a finishing mineral veil to take away unwanted shine. I would also recommend the "bisque" multi-tasking powder - by far the best concealer I have ever used. The kit comes with all of the brushes you'll need. I love it because there is no smell, you don't look like you have pounds of make up on, but your imperfections are covered well. It just makes you look like you have nice skin.
I also started using DHC products to wash my face and they are great. I have sensitive skin and had a real hard time with Proactiv. My mom introduced me to DHC and it's a great company. You get FREE samples in every catalog and shipping is free too. I am using the "pure soap" to wash my face, the "balancing lotion" for toning and "waterbase moisture" so that the BP gel I use doesn't dry out my face. They make your face feel so clean and smooth.
Anyways, just wanted to share!

Mollie
mom to Ethan Andrew 6/22/00 and Abigail Frances (Abby) 11/10/02
ttc #3
just started Vitex, False Unicorn, Raspberry Leaf, Saw Palmetto & Natural Progesterone Cream
cd 55 and still no AF

penguinlover · 12-09-2005, 10:56 PM

I love Bare Escentuals! I get the best deals on QVC. I've bought kits on QVC that aren't available anywhere else.

I have found better coverage for my cheeks and chin though where there is some hair. It's called Cover Blend by Neostrata. It has an SPF plus the makeup treats your skin (which Bare Escentuals doesn't do) and looks as natural as Bare Escentuals. Their powder to combat shine is also a treatment. I also just purchased Neostrata's Exuviance facial cleaner and moisturizer and they are great for sensitive skin. They don't dry your face but cleans it well. I would highly recommend that product for everyone to try too.

ABumpyGal · 12-15-2005, 01:50 PM

Sadly Bare Escentuals did indeed break me out

I was told by some ladies on a skincare board that it was due to one of the "minerals" it contained... I want to say bismuth, or perhaps mica? I can't recall. Not all mineral makeups contain this ingredient though and many people love them, so if you don't like one brand shop around! I hear great things about Jane Iredale... that it has a lot more coverage and isn't as "glittery/shiney" as B.E. It's pricey though, and I'll just have to wait for better times for that!

You didn't mention its "sunscreen" claims, but please ladies be careful of any makeup that claims any sort of sun protection. When the FDA studies sunscreens for their spf rating (including makeup) they are applied at a rate that would equal between 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon of product on one's face. Now who really uses that much, especially of foundation? You're still probably getting some protection, but probably not even half of what is stated on the bottle. Powders you would probably have to apply even more product to get that spf, but no one really knows for sure as they are kind of uncharted territory. I definitely wouldn't rely on them alone, yet their minerals (especially iron oxide) can interfere with chemical sunscreen ingredients, making them less effective. Most makeups contain iron oxides and the like though, so it can be a losing battle. Plus to be truly effective, sunscreens must be reapplied often. I bite the bullet and go foundation free during the daylight hours, but I don't know what I would do if I had to appear "professional". They really need to come up with some better options for this!

DHC is wonderful though! I love their cleansing oil, which ironically made my face less oily. Their "White" sunscreen is fabulous, but pricey if you apply it at the proper amount. It ends up being $25 for about two weeks worth of sunscreen with daily use (face&neck only)! It's so great though... very matte and didn't seem to break me out. You can find them online at http://www.dhccare.com

Dana