Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Warm Radiance (Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Warm Radiance)

Member Name: lilyellowfish1

Product:	Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Warm Radiance
Date:	28/06/08 (153 review reads)
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Advantages: Smooth, even and easy application, lasts, doesn't look like you're wearing make up, 100% minerals

Disadvantages: Expensive - but lasts

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About Bare Escentuals
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Bare Escentuals BareMinerals is brought to you by a company called Cosmeceuticals, who also own the likes of Skin Doctors, MD Formulations, Vitage and many other brands but those being the most well known and popular.

Bare Escentuals first of all introuduced their BareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in 1976, since then Bare Escentuals has created creamy, feather-light color for all over your face, cheeks and eyes. They have a complete line of loose, powder-like products which are 100% pure BareMinerals.

All BareMinerals products are made from 100% pure minerals and only use only the finest ingredients in their products. BareMinerals make up mostly comes in powder form and these are made with crushed minerals from the earth, 100% pure bareMinerals is free of preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants; is free of fillers and binders; is weightless; provides adjustable coverage - from light to full and will improve the condition of the skin over time. BareMinerals products are suitable for all ages and skin types and conditions and BareMinerals can be particularly beneficial to those who suffer with skin sensitivities, allergies, scars, blemishes, rosacea, wrinkles and pigmentation problems such as vitaligo and chloasma - a condition suffered by many pregnant ladies. BareMinerals acts as a physical, safe, non chemical block against the sun's harmful rays and many of their face products contain SPF15, which is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. BareMinerals is actually good for your skin as they contain calming and soothing ingredients making them perfect to use when your skin is really sensitive. BareMinerals slogan is "so pure, you can sleep in it" and this really is true.

Although BareMinerals make up has been around since 1976 it is only in the last few years it has become more well known, and it still isn't as widely known about as it should be. It is America's number 1 selling foundation and also the number 1 mineral make up brand in the world, proving that it must be good. It is slowly coming into more salons and getting more of the deserved publicity it should in the UK. Quite a few salons, I have found mainly in the Midlands stock BareMinerals, and the salon I work in does also, and has done for several years - the customers love it! Since using Bare Escentuals make up on my face, I would never use anything else and I know alot of customers feel the same. I think it is the best make up out there by far.

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Warm Radiance
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What Bare Escentuals say about Warm Radiance ' "Give your skin a revitalised 'just got back from the spa' glow with Warm Radiance". Warm Radiance is an invisible powder that has special effects so subtle no one will know you're wearing any make up at all. You can apply under, over or mixed with any face colour for a soft, luminous glow.


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Use & Effects
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BareMinerals Warm can be used on its own or after applying foundation and after applying any colour to your skin. So to apply - using your preferred powder brush (I would definately recommend using Bare Escentuals Flawless Coverage Application Brush to maximise the benefits) swirl the brush inside the lid, absorbing a small amount of bareMinerals onto your brush. Tap to remove the excess powder and then buff onto the skin, concentrating on any areas that have imperfections. You can apply before foundation to create a matt, even skin ready to apply your foundation and after your foundation or colour to give a beautiful dewiness that looks so natural. I usually apply it before I apply my foundation and after my foundation but then I apply my bronzer ontop. It is really quick to apply, it only takes a few minutes an is easy to do.

This is great to dust on if you're in a hurry and just want a light barely there colour which will help the shine and give your skin a matt, even finish. Personally for my skin, alone this wouldn't give me enough coverage, but if you do suffer from quite oily skin and you have fairly good skin and don't like to wear much make up then this is perfect for you and will reduce the shine. Warm Radiance is sheer, you don't see it over your make up, all you see if a more flawless and photo finish to your make up, especially as it also keeps the oil at bay, if you only wear it on bare skin with no other make up, it looks so sheer and soft on your skin you don't notice you are wearing it. It also feels so natural too. It also minimises pores, making large open ones less obvious - this is typical on oily skin types. Although it minimises pores, it doesn't tighten then and make your skin then feel tight. It is light as a feather, so you don't even know its there.

If you find bronzer too much for your skin but you want a lovely natural looking glow then this is for you. It's lighter than it looks like, but not too light. It is suitable for any skin type, as it adapts to your skin. This is very much like clear radiance with a touch of bronze tones in, to give you a more sunkissed look. I think this is a great product to use on younger girls too, if you don't want your daughters wearing much make up but they want some coverage, this gives you just that. No one will notice they are wearing make up but it gives them the coverage they want and as it is so pure it is good for the skin and won't clog up the pores.
All BareMinerals products are suitable for all skin types - oily, dry, combination and sensitive as it has factors to suit all those skin types. As it is in a powder form it is great for oily skin, as it absorbs the excess oil without it showing, sticking and looking cakey on your skin. If your skin gets oily whilst on, you can just buff over and it absorbs the oil. Clear Radiance is a light weight feathery powder, which doesn't cling to your skin and doesn't highlight any dry patches, it glides over these areas and makes your skin look even and fresh. As it contains all natural mineral ingredients only it is suitable for sensitive skin, it doesn't contain any preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants and is free of fillers and binders, which makes the perfect foundation for sensitive skin. I suffer from ecezma on my face and this is the only make up I can wear on it without it sticking to it and causing irritation and swelling. There is no need to reapply through out the day as I find this lasts all day.

BareMinerals cannot be compared to other mineral make ups that have recently come onto the market such as loreal, other products do not contain pure minerals,they still contain nasty ingredients so it's not good for your skin and they don't even look good on your skin either.

It is easy to remove, you can use cleanser, make up remover or facial wipes. As it is pure minerals, this is actually okay to sleep in - it won't bring you out in spots as it allows your skin to breathe whilst on and does not clog your pores. Obviously it is best to sleep with no make up on whatsover, but if you forget or don't have anything to remove it with then it doesn't matter.

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Price & Availability
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Warm Radiance costs £16.00 for a .03oz which I find with daily use will last you about a year. It can be purchased from any salon stocking BareMinerals products, from www.bareminerals.co.uk or from other websites. Even though this seems a lot to pay, it really isn't as it lasts so long. On the website you can purchase a starter kit, containing a foundation, bronzer or warm radiance, concealer, four brushes for these products and a how to guide for £44.95 with a retail value of £119.50, so if you are interested in this make up, I think that kit is really worth it.

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Conclusion
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I think this is great for people who don't like to wear much make up or for young girls not wanting to wear much but still want some coverage. Warm Radiance works the same as Clear Radiance but if you want a more sunkissed glow, this is the one for you. It is soft and gentle to your skin and will give you a soft, natural looking sheer dewyness. It lasts all day and doesn't need to be reapplied.

Summary: Perfect for those who don't like to wear much make up