Why Bare Escentuals is AWESOME Like Me!: October 2012

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bare Minerals Prime Time Primer Shadows

Prime Time Primer Shadows

These tubs of majic are AWESOME! I have heard for years about using a eyelid primer for your eyecolor to stay in place. No matter how I apply my eyecolor or how much or little I use, my eyelid sweat and cause the colors to gather in the crease everytime! Usually by the end of a long day I'm wearing my eyecolor under my eyes, and I do not look nearly as hot as I was this morning when I first applied my eyecolor!

Since right now the Bare Minerals Prime Time Primer Shadows are on sale I thought it would be a great time to try one! I AM GLAD I DID! These things are freakin amazing! I can say freakin right? No one will get mad? Don't get mad, it's a sentence enhancer of how wonderful these primer shadows are! I love them because they STAY IN PLACE! They come in many colors which I love to use to excentuate my blue eyes; Chroma Violet (purple), Racing Green, Bronzed Twig (brown), Sundance (peachy) Gunmetal (silver), and Urban Nature (awesome earthy green that turns purple shimmer depending on light)! Usually their $18 but at the moment their on sale for $12! I tried the Chroma Violet and Gunmetal. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!

I put my beautiful face on in the morning. That day I ran around chasing after my kids, worked out, ran errands, and finished the night with Dancing with my girlfriends!

THAT PRIME TIME PRIMER SHADOW STAYED ON ALL DAY AND NIGHT!

When I got home late that night to wash my face and get ready for bed I couldn't believe that the eyeshadow stayed on! It didn't crease (and I'm a very sweaty person, grose) it didn't smear or anything! Just beautiful color all day long. Also if you wanted to you could add your own eyeshadow color ontop of the Primer Shadow and it stays put all day too! I highly recomend this for women who are busy, women who work out, women who sweat, women who dance, hey... my kind of women! Try it for yourself!

Prime Time Primer Shadows You'll love it too!

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Bare Escentuals products Gluten free

Which Bare Escentuals products are free of Wheat, Oat, Rye and/or Barley derived ingredients?

While the list below shows the Wheat, Oat, Rye and Barely free products please keep in mind that these products may be made in an environment that handles Wheat, Oat, Rye and Barley derivatives.

Bare Minerals:
All-Over Face Colors - all shades
bareEyes Eye Makeup Remover
Blush - All shades
Blush (SPF 20) - all shades
Brushless Mascara
Body Minerals - all shades
Eyecolor - all shades
Extreme Glimmers - all shades
Faux Tan
Faux Tan Body Moisturizer
First Base Lip Balm
Flawless Definition Mascara - all shades
Foundation (SPF 15 Original) - all shades
Foundation (SPF 15 Matte) - all shades
Gossamers - all shades
High Shine Eyecolors - all shades
Hydrating Blush - all shades
Liner Shadow - all shades
Lip Rev-er Upper
Makeup Remover Wipes
Mineral Veil - all shades
Mineral Veil (SPF 25) - all shades
MultiTasking Minerals - all shades
On the Spot Swabs
Prime Time Eyelid Primer
Prime Time Foundation Primer
Prime Time Oil Control Foundation Primer
Quick Change Brush Cleaner
Radiance Rocks - all shades
Soft Focus Colors - all shades
SPF 15 Lipgloss - Fiji
SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen - all shades
Weather Everything Liner Sealer
Well Cared For Brush Shampoo

It also helps to look on their website bareescentuals.com and click on the item of your choice. When the new page opens with all the information on your item, scroll down a little and you will see a list of ingredients in that particular item to see if it contains Gluten. After the list of ingredients is the list of reviews which is helpful too!

I hope this information is very helpful for those seeking it! Check out their website for ingredients and reviews on products by clicking on the product of your choice. Sign up for FAB for free rewards program (sweet deals!) also check out “last chance” section for discounted items!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Bare Minerals Renew and Hydrate Eye Cream

BARE MINERALS RENEW AND HYDRATE EYE CREAM

Bare Escentuals is a company that owns Bare Minerals, Buxom, and MdFormulations. Many women LOVE Bare Minerals for their skin renewing benefits! Did you know that all of their products have some type of skin renewing benefit in it?

I am totally LOVING this Renew and Hydrate Eye Cream!

The Renew and Hydrate Eye Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also deeply hydrates the eye area leaving it feeling refreshed and younger looking. The eye cream leaves the eye area soft and smooth, giving way to luminosity and brightness. Like all of Bare Escentuals skincare products it contains Active Soil Complex which increases cell turnover, decreases the appearance of fine line, and puts superior antioxidants back into the eye area. This also contains Gold Peptide which helps improve elasticity and helps diminish lines and wrinkles for visibly younger looking skin around the eyes. Smoothing peptides help reduce wrinkles and increase moisturization. Also Alpine Skullcap and Elderflower help soothe the eye area.

Formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances and artificial oils.

$32 Size: 15 mL / 0.5 Fl. Oz.

Active Soil Complex:

Increases cell turnover, decreases the size of pores and fine lines, and puts antioxidants back into your skin.

I'm getting one for me and one for Mom!

Here's what other customers have to say about the Extra Firming Neck Cream!

“I am 60, with bags under my eyes that I could not get rid of. This product gave me instant results. I walked out of the store after using the eye cream, well rested brightener and Stroke of Light, looking at least 10 to 15 years younger. It is amazing!”

“I've used everything from Lancôme, Estee, and Dior. I can honestly say that NONE of them gave me the hydration that this cream did. I am turning 50 this year, and have never been one to want to take "20 years" off of my face. I just want my skin to look its best for whatever age I am. This one delivers! As the other reviewers have stated, the reduction in those little lines around the eye corners, was almost immediate, and the hydration lasts all day! (With other creams, by midafternoon, my eyes looked tired and droopy because of dryness.)
Definitely recommend!”

“The area around my eyes look so much better than when I wasn't using eye cream. I was using another one but it did not hydrate my eyes as much as this one does. I love how the area around my eyes have plumped up”

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Soil Minerals, Colloidal Gold, Ceramide 2, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dipeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Scutellaria Alpina Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Caffeine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl

Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Peg-8, Linalool, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate

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What is Bare Minerals Foundation?

What is Bare Minerals Foundation?

Bare Escentuals is a company that sells Bare Minerals, Buxom, and MD Formulations products. Bare Minerals are foundation and skincare products. Currently Bare Minerals sells 3 Foundations: Original Foundation (loose powder), Matte Foundation (loose powder), and READY Foundation (compact). All 3 of Bare Mineral Foundations are unique just like all different types and tones of skin. So you want to know which one is right for you?

Bare Minerals Original Foundation

(loose powder) basically is applied in the swirl, tap, buff technique. What it does is adds luminosity to your skin. So if you have normal skin, dry skin, or dull looking skin; the Original Foundation is perfect for you.

It blends in nicely with your skin depending on your tone (cool, warm, neutral). Also if you usually don't wear make-up the Original Foundation is great because it has SPF 15 which is nice to protect your skin from harmful sun rays. Also the 5 minerals are always good to put back into your skin.

Bare Minerals Matte Foundation

(loose powder) is also applied in the Swirl Tap Buff technique. What this one does is takes the shine away. So if you have oily skin or combination skin this is great for you because it absorbs the excess moisture and shine.

Also if you have problem prone skin or acne the Matte foundation is perfect since it contains Active Soil Complex which increases cell turn-over, decreases the size of pores, and puts antioxidants back into your skin. I personally LOVE the Matte foundation! I have problem prone skin and definately get sweaty and shiny easily!

Bare Minerals READY Foundation

(compact) keeps your skin looking natural, it does not add luminosity or take it away. Also it is applied totally differently! DO NOT use the Swirl Tap Buff method on this one! It is really spreadable. Just tap the tip of your brush on the compact (enough to pick up very little product on the ends!) and swirl all over your face. This one gets tricky for you BE loose powder lovers!

The READY foundation is perfect for people with dry skin. The READY foundation has Humic Acid and Glycerin which helps moisturize the skin. It also has the Sea Nutritive Mineral Complex which has positively charged nutrients from Seaweed and Algae. Also the READY foundation is cold pressed with Rose Hip Seed oil, which has Vitamins A and C, anti-aging benefits for your skin.

That’s the basics of the 3 different Bare Minerals foundation.

Which one is right for you?

I would say the one that fits your skin the best! Everyone has totally different skin types and tones; you may love one foundation but not so much the others.

I say look for a local BE boutique, store, or spa that sells BE products (you can find it on their website under “Store Locator”) and ask to have the foundations put on your face, walk around for a day, and look in a mirror outside (sunlight)to pick the one you like best.

If you don’t have a local store, or the time to do that, I would first recommend what type of result you want your foundation to give you, and then I would recommend what was notated earlier and going by skin type!

For instance, if you have oily skin you may not like the READY foundation as much as the Matte. If you have dry skin, you may LOVE the READY foundation over the original or the matte.

Also, if you go to the Bare Escentuals website; check out their “last chance” items to see discounted products!

If you love Bare Escentuals, sign up with the FAB rewards program to get tons of discounts, offers and free stuff!

Hey, who doesn’t love a good deal? I do!
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Bare Minerals Matte Foundation

BARE MINERALS MATTE FOUNDATION

Many of you absolutely LOVE the Bare Minerals MATTE Foundation.

Especially the Matte because it helps absorbs excess oil, and also contains Active Soil Complex (great if you have problem prone skin!)

I have heard some people prefer Matte over the Original because it has better coverage. I haven’t noticed a difference between the two, but everyone has different skin!

In case you’re interested in trying the Matte Foundation here is an ingredient list and what the benefits of those ingredients are.

Ingredient list for Bare Minerals Matte Foundation:

Titanium Dioxide

Natural sunscreen. It is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium,

Zinc Oxide

Controls color of foundation

Lauroyl Lysine

Skin cell renewal

Silica

Mineral found abundantly in sandstone, clay, and granite that aids in oil absorption.

Mica

Light reflector, makes your skin look flawless

Calcium Silicate

Absorbs oil and sweat

Iron Oxides

Also helps with the color of the foundation

Active Soil Complex

Increases cell turnover, decreases the size of pores, puts antioxidants back into your skin. Raw minerals derived from virgin soil. Clinically proven cell renewing benefits.

The Bare Minerals Matte Foundation does not contain Bismuth Oxychloride because it adds sheen to the product. Original Foundation does add sheen and contains Bismuth.

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Bare Minerals Extra Firming Neck Cream

BARE MINERALS EXTRA FIRMING NECK CREAM

I am totally excited about this Extra Firming Neck Cream!

I have been waiting for Bare Escentuals to sell it (sorry QVC)! Now... any woman older than me would call me young, of course. But I am realizing that years of smoking has caused me to age way faster than I should! I also realize that taking care of your skin now while you still have your "youthful" appearance will help as you age! When you age your skin loses it's elasticity and the cell turnover. By using products that promote cell turnover your age process slows down. So it's always a good idea to take care of your skin at an early age. I do not have a saggy neck! But, going by genetics, when I get older I will. So I'm starting to take care of my neck bu firming it now.

It Visibly firms, tightens and improves skin texture and smoothness! This extra-firming neck cream is powered by the proprietary ActiveSoil^TM Complex. This clinically proven, all-in-one cream targets the special needs of the delicate skin around the neck and décolleté, locks in moisture to restore a youthful, lifted look and helps defend against environmental stressors.

Formulated without parabens, synthetic frangrances and artificial oils.

$38 Size: 50 mL / 1.7 Fl. Oz.

Active Soil Complex:

Increases cell turnover, decreases the size of pores, and puts antioxidants back into your skin.

I'm getting one for me and one for Mom!

Here's what other customers have to say about the Extra Firming Neck Cream!

“I have loved this product from the start and SO happy it's now available in the stores! It's another FABulous Bare product that you should not be without!”

“I have tried many creams for the neck area. This is by far the best I have had and the price is much better. It is so creamy and rich and it goes on so smoothly. Excellent product!”

“I've been using this product for a couple of years now. I get it auto-delivered in a skincare trio offered by QVC. I have seen a dramatic change in my neck over this time and the great part is that I started seeing a change within weeks of use. Don't pass this one by, ladies! It feels so good that I reapply mid-day for a little "pick-me-up". Thanks, Leslie, for another great weapon in my war against looking my age.”

Ingredients

Water(Aqua/Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/ Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate,Soil Minerals, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, SesamumIndicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil,Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Castoryl Maleate, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Algin,Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sea Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Eop, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract,Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides,Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Disodium Edta, Behenic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Peg-75 Stearate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide.

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Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

This groundbreaking nighttime mineral treatment is a concentrated powder formula that replenishes skin while you sleep. Powered by the Active Soil Complex (same thing in all Bare Minerals skin care and Matte foundation) this treatment is clinically proves to reduce the appearance of pores, increase luminosity, and deliver faster call turnover - resulting in skin renewing benefits.

How to Use

After washing your face at night and applying a moisturizer, buff it on to achieve younger looking, radiant, even toned skin with improved texture. With jar closed shake to get product onto brush, tap off excess product, and buff onto skin in circular motion.

Benefits

Active Soil Complex: maximizes cell turnover, decreas the appearance of fine lines and pores, puts superior antioxidants back into your skin

Ectoin Extract: aids in skins long term moisture retention

Emblica Fruit Extract: offers brightening and anti-inflamatory properties

Vitamis A, C, and E: offers antioxidant protection and proven skin renewing

$35 for a try-me size 30 day supply 2g./0.07 oz.

$60 for a 60 day supply 4.2 g./0.15 oz.

Available in Clear, Light, Medium, and Tan according to your skin tone

Ingredients

Mica, Corn Starch Modified, Illite, Barium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Soil Minerals, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ectoin, Cyclopia Intermedia (Honey Bush) Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Extract, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Roobios) Leaf Extract. (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Here’s what others are saying about the Pure Transformation Night Treatment

“I bought this product and within a week was seeing phenomenal results. I had been using another "drug store" product for helping with redness in the skin and I was at the bottom of the jar and it never corrected anything. This product surprisingly completely helped with this issue. My skin looks so clear and smooth I could actually leave my house without makeup and not feel anxious about it. Even though it is not makeup after I put it on at night my skin automatically looks better as well so walking around the house all evening without makeup and getting an unexpected visitor at the door is not embarrassing.

I love this product and this is definitely going on my must have list for my facial beauty needs going forward”

“I have used bare minerals for years and years, and this is still my favorite. After the first night using it, I noticed a difference in the morning. My pores looked smaller, my skin felt softer, and it seemed to have a radiant glow. I absolutely love it!”

“I have truly enjoyed this product and it's well worth the price. I don't use it every single night, but when I wake in the morning I can tell I wore it the night before. My skin just looks...transformed. It's not the same skin I went the bed with the night before. :) The application leaves my skin glowing and I have to admit I sometimes just wear this in place of foundation. You won't be disappointed with this purchase. There's something about this particular product that will completely amaze you if you just give it a try! =]”

I have oily skin and I LOVE the PURE TRANSFORMATION NIGHT TREATMENT!

Bare Minerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum

BARE MINERALS ACTIVE CELL RENEWAL NIGHT SERUM

At night the skin’s repair process begins. This formula dramatically accellerates cellular turnover and boosts moisture as you sleep.

Apply at night after washing your face. Use a pearl size amount. Trust me! A little goes a long way!

$50 for 30 ml/ 1 fl. Oz.

Benefits

The Bare Minerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum increases cellular turnover, decreases the size of pores and puts antioxidants back into your skin over night, boosts moisture levels and improves elasticity.

Plant derived ingredients Jujube and Maral root help improve, boost and maintain skin elasticity for revitalized, younger looking skin.

Kombucha Black tea helps improve skin texture and smoothes skin surface.

There are currently two night treatments from Bare Minerals: Active Cell Renewal Night Serum and the Pure Transformation Night Serum. Both have about the same benefits.

Which one is right for you?

I would say the one that you feel fits best with your skin. Some women prefer a serum and others prefer the lose powder. In my opinion, since I have tried both, I think that women with Oily skin would appreciate the Pure Transformation Night Treatment better since it’s a powder, and women with dry skin would benefit most from the Active Cell Renewal Night Serum.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Glycyl Glycine, Methyl Gluceth-10, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Soil Minerals, Soil Minerals/Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Zizyphus Jujuba Seed , Phytoecdysteroids Extract, Maltodextrin, Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Edta, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum

Here is what others are saying about the Active Cell Renewal Night Serum

“This product is awesome. Even after the first use my skin felt so much different. Not only did I notice a visual difference but also my skin was so soft and hydrated! Love this product”

“I received a sample of the Active Cell Renewal Night Serum, and after the second night using it, I knew I had to buy it. I've never seen results like this from any of the other similar products I have tried... it really makes my skin look luminous... when paired with my BM makeup, it almost looks airbrushed! Can't wait to see how it continues to renew my skin, since it's only been a couple of days. It's a little pricey but based on what I've experienced so far, it's definitely worth it.”

“I received this as a free sample and tried it out with the combination skin moisturizer. I could see a difference in my complexion OVERNIGHT! Smaller pore sizes, better texture, and any acne spots I had started to clear up immediately. I haven't stopped using it since and ordered it right away. A little goes a long way. Wonderful product”

Keep in mind that everyone’s skin is different! This product works great especially if you have dry skin!