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Sunday, October 5, 2008
An Examination of Bare Essentials Makeup
Bare Essentials makeup is probably the fastest growing brand of makeup in the country. From TV ad sales to full counters in department stores nationwide, the company has really boomed. However, is it as effective as they claim?
Keep reading for a helpful review of Bare Essentials.
Price
The Bare Minerals Getting Started Kit typically retails for between $70 and $100, depending on where you purchase it and any deals or specials. Usually, the best bargains can be found not in retail stores, but on television or through the Bare Minerals website.
The price is a little high, but consumers get five products and some great brushes, which are actually fairly good quality and make this kit a great value. For those on a budget or who simply want to test drive the product, the company offers a smaller sample kit at $60.00.
How Easy is it to Use?
It's important to know exactly how to apply your Bare Essentials makeup. Unlike regular cream or chemical-based makeup, it's a much different approach and won't look good if not applied properly. After buying the product, I tried applying it before I watched the enclosed tutorial DVD. The results weren't good.
After watching the DVD, I opted to drop by a local department store with a Bare Essentials counter. The salesperson gave me a full tutorial on how to apply the makeup and store it. The results? Seamless.
In short, it's not easy to use if you just rip open the box and dive right in. But if you take an hour to learn how to apply the product and try it out a few times, you'll get it. In the end, applying every step of the Bare Minerals package takes between 5 and 10 minutes.
Quality of the Product
When it's applied correctly, the Bare Minerals collection looks very appealing. It doesn't cake, crease or melt. The finish is smooth and never looks like it's overdone. Also, because it's a mineral-based product, it's actually good for your skin.
Most women will want to go easy on the bronzer powder, as it's a little overpowering. Also, while the foundation and base kits are great, the eye makeup and lip powders could probably be skipped. Many will find them hard to use and not as effective or easy to control as other makeup products.
That said, if you want a foundation that's light, but provides full coverage, then Bare Essentials makeup is probably a great buy.
Keep reading for a helpful review of Bare Essentials.
Price
The Bare Minerals Getting Started Kit typically retails for between $70 and $100, depending on where you purchase it and any deals or specials. Usually, the best bargains can be found not in retail stores, but on television or through the Bare Minerals website.
The price is a little high, but consumers get five products and some great brushes, which are actually fairly good quality and make this kit a great value. For those on a budget or who simply want to test drive the product, the company offers a smaller sample kit at $60.00.
How Easy is it to Use?
It's important to know exactly how to apply your Bare Essentials makeup. Unlike regular cream or chemical-based makeup, it's a much different approach and won't look good if not applied properly. After buying the product, I tried applying it before I watched the enclosed tutorial DVD. The results weren't good.
After watching the DVD, I opted to drop by a local department store with a Bare Essentials counter. The salesperson gave me a full tutorial on how to apply the makeup and store it. The results? Seamless.
In short, it's not easy to use if you just rip open the box and dive right in. But if you take an hour to learn how to apply the product and try it out a few times, you'll get it. In the end, applying every step of the Bare Minerals package takes between 5 and 10 minutes.
Quality of the Product
When it's applied correctly, the Bare Minerals collection looks very appealing. It doesn't cake, crease or melt. The finish is smooth and never looks like it's overdone. Also, because it's a mineral-based product, it's actually good for your skin.
Most women will want to go easy on the bronzer powder, as it's a little overpowering. Also, while the foundation and base kits are great, the eye makeup and lip powders could probably be skipped. Many will find them hard to use and not as effective or easy to control as other makeup products.
That said, if you want a foundation that's light, but provides full coverage, then Bare Essentials makeup is probably a great buy.
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