by Cassandra Rae Ferguson

Created on: March 01, 2011   Last Updated: March 02, 2011

Bare Minerals Makeup, manufactured by Bare Escentuals, is an extensive range of mineral makeup. The award-winning range is designed to represent the perfect combination of natural skincare and makeup, to form a pure makeup range ideal for problem skin. Bare Minerals believe that what is missing from their ingredients list is just as important as what is present. To Bare Minerals, less is more. 

With Bare Minerals, all your makeup requirements are more than met. The range has got you covered, from primer through to lip gloss. Following is a guide to the most popular products within the range, with a quick note on how to use them. 

Face 

The Bare Minerals SPF15 Foundation. Provides flawless coverage with a luminous finish. This award-winning formula won’t cake, with its silky soft texture. Available in an impressive 20 shades, it is also available in a matte formulation, for those who prefer a matte finish. To use, swirl a small amount into the jar lid with a rounded foundation brush, tap the excess powder from the brush and lightly buff onto the face in a sweeping motion. 

Mineral Veil. A translucent finishing powder, developed to absorb excess oil for an airbrushed complexion. Available in 4 shades, Mineral Veil also comes in an SPF variety. Apply just as you would the foundation powder, with a foundation brush. 

Multi-Tasking Concealer. A creamy complement to Bare Minerals SPF15 Foundation, the Multi-Tasking Concealer is designed to cover imperfections, providing a soft, flawless finish. Available in 5 shades, this concealer can be applied with a small, rounded brush using a gentle circular motion to the desired area. 

Radiance Colors. Radiance powders will give your complexion a sheer lustre and healthy radiance. Available in Clear Radiance, Pure Radiance, Bare Radiance and more. Apply with a large, rounded brush in a sweeping motion all over the face.

Bronze

All-Over Face Color. This powder can be worn as an all-over bronzer or on the eyes or cheeks; under, over or mixed with any Bare Minerals foundation. It will provide a natural, sun-kissed glow. Recommended shades are Faux Tan (for no shimmer) and Warmth (for a luminous glow). Sweep it on with a medium or large-sized rounded brush.

Highlight & Shade

Bare Minerals Natural Light. Reflecting minerals help perfect skin tone by brightening shadows, and highlighting best features. Dust over the features that you want highlighted, such as the centre of the nose, cheekbones

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