Today I have another review for you. Did you know that bareMinerals released its amazing foundation in a ready to go compact? I've been waiting for this day since I first tried out the the original SPF 15 foundation in 2009.
The great thing about the original bareMinerals is the buildable coverage one can attain without looking like cake face. The even greater thing? How your overall skin appearance can improve overtime by wearing this makeup.
The only less than stellar quality about this foundation was that until August of this year, it was a real mission to put it on while on the go! It was messy and complicated. And when it became too much of a hassle, I decided to part ways with it.
After two years of trying good products and some less than good products, I decided to go back to bareMinerals this past summer.
While testing out shades at my local Sephora, I struck up a convo with the makeup artist who was assisting me. I had expressed to her how much I wished this product came in a compact package and she confided in me that the idea had already been designed and it was set to launch later this year.
Fast forward a couple of months and the bareMinerals ready foundation is here!
I bought mine from QVC for a special price and also ordered the precision brush.
So are you ready for my review?
Claims: Invisible long-wearing and hydrating coverage that lasts up to 12 hours with a no-makeup look and feel.
Actually: While you can definitely throw on this ready foundation in the car or on the elevator on your way up to the office--the coverage just isn't nearly as great as that of the original or as good as I'd hope.
Can you build coverage? Yes, but it doesn't look as flawless as the original. In fact, you can tell you're wearing a good amount of makeup. In addition, I've been dealing with an unfortunate breakout on my left cheek and it didn't cover it up as well as the original did.
Pros: The QVC packaging is gorgeous, more so than the original packaging. I also got a pretty good deal for both items than had I purchased both items at a store.
Cons: The ready foundation shades differ from the original shades. Girls, let's face it I'm as pale as a ghost, but the fair ready foundation is easily two to three shades lighter than the fair original foundation.
Overall Recommendation: This was nearly a total miss for me and while it's a decent product I feel that it really missed the mark that bareMinerals is known for. I'm not even sure it hydrates as it claims. However, my best friend also purchased it and absolutely loves it. I highly recommend you try it on at a store before buying it and see if it works for you.
Note: My absolute favorite thing is the precision brush I invested in. It is amazing!
Have you tried any of the bareMinerals products? What's been your experience?
xoxo GTG
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