Bare Escentuals

Launched in the USA in 1995, Bare Minerals was pioneering in its vision that makeup could be good for the skin while still providing a flawless finish. Using a blend of natural mineral ingredients, the range has been continually expanded and refined to include foundations, eyeshadows, lip glosses and many other products.

 

We love the purity of Bare Minerals makeup, and the amazing coverage provided by the foundation and other complexion products, even on problem skin types, without irritation or the feeling of being too heavily made up. We also love the new products that keep coming from Bare Minerals, particularly the gift sets and kits with guidance on how to achieve the perfect look.

 

As one of the first manufacturers of mineral makeup, Bare Minerals has led the way in the mineral revolution that has followed, and their influence is clear when you consider that the mineral ranges brought out by major players in the cosmetic industry were a direct response to this growing trend.

 

Leslie Blodgett, creator of Bare Minerals, understands that for those used to pancake and liquid makeup the barely-there feel of minerals can be a daunting prospect. Her personal dedication to the range, particularly in the early years, saw her grace the American television shopping channels, not with a hard sell approach but by simply letting the products speak for themselves. For those who are yet to convert, Bare Minerals have a range of starter kits available that provide a gentle introduction to the power of minerals.

 

The Bare Minerals range works by using the finest quality natural ingredients in the products, such as titanium dioxide, mica and zinc oxide, leaving out what can irritate like talc and preservatives. This simple approach allows those with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and sensitive skin to use the products without aggravation. In addition, the complexion products complement the user’s own skin tone so the finished effect is natural rather than mask-like. 

 

Multi-tasking Minerals comes in a small, innocuous tub, belying the magic that dwells within. This product is a true wonder concealer, covering blemishes, scars, dark circles and many other imperfections without ever looking or feeling caked on. As well as targeting the product at specific areas, Multi-tasking Minerals can be used to dust the whole face after applying liquid or powder foundation, and as a base for eyeshadow on the eyelids.