Bare Minerals.....does it cover large pores? does anyone in their 50+ use this stuff? i have tried somebody's sheer cover and it made my pores look huge...is BE better...i didn't want to invest in another! ,makeup and be disappointed again...infomercials look facinating....too good to be true....all the models on tv are young with great skin...how does it work on older skin....does it make not so smooth skin look worse....alot of questions... Bare Minerals.....does it cover large pores? does anyone in their 50+ use this stuff? i have tried somebody's sheer cover and it made my pores look huge...is BE better...i didn't want to... » Read More Bare Minerals.....does it cover large pores? does anyone in their 50+ use this stuff? i have tried somebody's sheer cover and it made my pores look huge...is BE better...i didn't want to invest in another! ,makeup and be disappointed again...infomercials look facinating....too good to be true....all the models on tv are young with great skin...how does it work on older skin....does it make not so smooth skin look worse....alot of questions... « Show Less
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im 19 and i will admit that i have the young soft elastic skin naturally due to my youth..but i use Bare Minerals and it makes me look like i have air brushed skin..muuuch better than ANY makeup EVER before..my grandma is 63 and doesnt wear makeup but i put bare minerals on her once and now she asks me everytime she goes anywhere to due her makeup again.i will use this my entire life!for the beautiful women beginning to age, you are still beautiful in your elder age..windows of wisdom i call u.
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With any of them, just use Smashbox Photo Finish with dermaplex underneath. It's magic!!! (I also use Body Shop Vitamin C skin boost daily instead of moisturizer) Both of these products make your skin so silky that nothing can settle into lines or pores. Smashbox even makes a bronzing primer, tho it doesn't include the dermaplex so I mix the two and then don't need as much BE over it. I'm late 30's and ALWAYS get compliments on my skin, since I started using this approach. I also use the BE skin rejuvinator once or twice a week. Other than that, I don't really do anything, and can now do my whole makeup in about 3 minutes!!! With any of them, just use Smashbox Photo Finish with dermaplex underneath. It's magic!!! (I also use Body Shop Vitamin C skin boost daily instead of moisturizer) Both of these products make your skin so silky that nothing can settle into lines or pores. Smashbox even makes a bronzing primer, tho it doesn't include the dermaplex so I mix the two and then don't need as much BE over it. I'm late 30's and ALWAYS get compliments on my skin, since I started using this approach. I also use the BE skin rejuvinator once or twice a week. Other than that, I don't really do anything, and can now do my... » Read More With any of them, just use Smashbox Photo Finish with dermaplex underneath. It's magic!!! (I also use Body Shop Vitamin C skin boost daily instead of moisturizer) Both of these products make your skin so silky that nothing can settle into lines or pores. Smashbox even makes a bronzing primer, tho it doesn't include the dermaplex so I mix the two and then don't need as much BE over it. I'm late 30's and ALWAYS get compliments on my skin, since I started using this approach. I also use the BE skin rejuvinator once or twice a week. Other than that, I don't really do anything, and can now do my whole makeup in about 3 minutes!!! « Show Less
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I just bought all the BE and I am not totally satisfied. I will keep playing with the brushes and minerals. But I too have large pores and was horrified to see them look twice as big, when I tried to apply it myself. When I went to the BE store in Dallas this afternoon, they applied it. My pores didn't look big then, so I will keep trying.I thought about using a water mist spray to set in better. But if what others are saying about the staying power is true, I may be defeating the coverage.
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I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good with BE look amazing. To date, though the best product I have found for aging skin is in fact Lancome. I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good... » Read More I think this is the issue. I too am a bit older (49) and I wanted BE because of other women I saw who wore the product and looked amazing. This is what I have noticed. Those who look great are usually not fair and I would guess don't have dry skin. For me, I am fair and have very dry skin. I find I do not look good in just using the minerals. What has worked best for me is using Lancome underneath with the moisturizing mineral veil from BE as a powder. I think it really depends on your skin type and that no one product is good for everyone which is a bit sad as the women who look good with BE look amazing. To date, though the best product I have found for aging skin is in fact Lancome. « Show Less
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I would recommend visiting every make-up counter in your area that carries it (Sephora, Ulta, etc) and having the pros put it on you paying attention to how they do it and asking specifically about the pore issue. After a few applications and trial runs, you'll have a good idea if it's for you.I have terrible skin and I like BE better than any makeup I've ever tried.
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I am 52 and started using bare minerals about a year ago. It does provide a natural looking cover that doesn't look chalky or cakie. It also reduces the appearance of pores. I have large pores and have gotten compliments from my teenage daughter that they aren't noticeable now.Needless to say " I really like Bare minerals!"
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I suggest using BE's primer called Prime Time. I just started using it over my moisturizer and spf and I find that it helps reduce the appearance of pores because the powder is being brushed over the primer instead of filling in the pores.
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My mom is 58 and has been using BE for five years. She loves it! It doesn't 'cover' large pores, but it does minimize pore size. She especially likes it because it doesn't settle into the lines and wrinkles around her mouth and eyes.
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Hey Girl,I am 61 and have used BE for at least 4 years...I love it!Yes, my pours are large, which has just happened in the last few months...OH MY! I think the important issue is the the moisturizer you use under your make up...it takes me longer to "GET" my face ready than to take :30 seconds to put on my BE. You can not depend on the BE to make your skin lovely but if you have a wonderful BASE MOISTURE that makes you feel good!Kathy BW
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About three or four years ago, my face broke out and the dermatologist said it was Rosacea, gave me prescriptions and suggested that I try mineral makeup. This has worked perfect for me...it doesn't aggravate it at all. Just once in a while, I will have a flare up, but I love this makeup and I get compliments all the time on my complexion. Try it, I think you will thoroughly enjoy it. I also use the blush...I love it too!
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The only product I use is the Primer. I will tell you though, I was given a sample of the makeup and was not thrilled with it. The Primer beneath may make a difference. If you're looking for natural, try Origins Stay Tuned. I really prefer it to most any other I've tried. When foundation is thicker, it has a tendency to sink into pores and lines. Maybe using less would help. Sorry I couldn't be of more help>
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I'm the same way. It definitely blurs them and makes them less "oh snap, you've got adorable freckles!" than I enjoyed, but it didn't cover them entirely. I don't mean to plug another product here, but after years and years I just ended up using the Bare Escentuals (sp?) mineral veil with SPF 30 mixed with the original foundation. The mixing is important: it takes away the thickness of the foundation but is still weirdly sheer, so it evens my complexion without covering up my freckles. Took a couple of tries to get the ratios right, but hand to God, it's perfect.
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I am 77 years old and have used this product combined with Avon moisturizers for over 30 y( I don't sell AVON , ☺ just use it) recently my rep gave me a wrinkle tester and I have NO CROWS FEET... no wrinkles and people always remark about my beautiful skin... I credit this Alpha Hydrox and Avon. Before that I used some Retin A, which I needed a prescription for at that time till I stumbled on this cream and I love it. Buying it on line I usually wait for a special offer, but even without that it is cheaper than anything some of my friends use without getting the results I get. But a lot of people think they are getting something better because of the " name" Rene Ebsworth ¢¾ I am 77 years old and have used this product combined with Avon moisturizers for over 30 y( I don't sell AVON , ☺ just use it) recently my rep gave me a wrinkle tester and I have NO CROWS FEET... no wrinkles and people always remark about my beautiful skin... I credit this Alpha Hydrox and Avon. Before that I used some Retin A, which I needed a prescription for at that time till I stumbled on this cream and I love it. Buying it on line I usually wait for a special offer, but even without that it is cheaper than anything some of my friends use without getting the results I get. But a... » Read More I am 77 years old and have used this product combined with Avon moisturizers for over 30 y( I don't sell AVON , ☺ just use it) recently my rep gave me a wrinkle tester and I have NO CROWS FEET... no wrinkles and people always remark about my beautiful skin... I credit this Alpha Hydrox and Avon. Before that I used some Retin A, which I needed a prescription for at that time till I stumbled on this cream and I love it. Buying it on line I usually wait for a special offer, but even without that it is cheaper than anything some of my friends use without getting the results I get. But a lot of people think they are getting something better because of the " name" Rene Ebsworth ¢¾ « Show Less
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Hi, I'm a 69 year old granny too! My skin is both oily and dry and I use the exfoliating product daily; it definitely clears the debris from my pores. I would caution you that if you use this product regularly, you will want to put on Olay's anti-aging moisturer as well, which is how I am managing my dry areas. That seems to me to be a small price to pay for clear skin that is fabulous even without makeup!
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I can honestly tell you that it didnt do anything for me. I am hispanic, olive skin. I dont know where all the good reviews come from. I saw one that made it soynd asnifnit was going to really bleach your skin, thats either fake or a total exaggeration. Sorry, i so far havent found anything that really works.
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I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and looks legit with the labeling and what it claims to do. Very happy with it. I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and... » Read More I love my mineral peel, it works great. I ordered from Amazon through seller pretty77. I had never used a product like this, but I'm so happy with the results. I have adult acne and the products I used tend to cause flaking/peeling of my skin. When I use the mineral peel, it takes off all the dead skin without stinging. Then I have a fresh face canvas to apply my products too without having to scrub my face to remove the dry skin. I use this product 4-5 days a week on my face. LOVE it. I wouldn't know how to tell if the product is fake before purchasing, but mine came in a glass bottle and looks legit with the labeling and what it claims to do. Very happy with it. « Show Less
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Hi -I use this product over my foundation and I also wear it with a "naked" face. It's a remarkable product that really makes those cheekbones pop! I use a clean finger with each application so I don't darken the product with foundation. I use Armani foundation with the Armani sheer in a darker shade under the cheek, and the illuminator on the bone, bridge of my nose, above my eyebrows to really give my face a fresh, dewy look. It's a real value and goes a long way. :<)
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I purchased what I thought was bare minerals on amazon trying to save money. It was fake. As soon as I put it on I noticed the coverage was not the same at all. The color was off and my face started itching like crazy. I googled it and found this helpful site to determine that mine was counterfeit: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Bare-Escentuals-vs-Bare-Minerals-/10000000176613767/g.html
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I wear under mineral makeup with no problems. It absorbs fast and isn't greasy. Makes skin feel hydrated but not greasy or oily.
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Apply it OVER the mineral makeup and blend it well. The effect will not be good if you place makeup over it.
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I have like light/beige skin and SUPER oily face (I mean oil slicks after an hour out of the shower), and I got the Pore Clearing. It does it's function, and it kind of keeps you matte, but it's light. It's kind of made for the tone you see in the picture. If you dont mind being a little lighter, and plan on dusting on some powder after then it's not bad, obviously great if you plan on staying pale-ish, but not if you like to tan. Honestly I find E.L.F's mineral foundation line matched up with their Make-up Mist and set to be great for staying matte, and if you want a good primer, their Pore-less primer is great. But if you want a BB, this does the trick. I have like light/beige skin and SUPER oily face (I mean oil slicks after an hour out of the shower), and I got the Pore Clearing. It does it's function, and it kind of keeps you matte, but it's light. It's kind of made for the tone you see in the picture. If you dont mind being a little lighter, and plan on dusting on some powder after then it's not bad, obviously great if you plan on staying pale-ish, but not if you like to tan. Honestly I find E.L.F's mineral foundation line matched up with their Make-up Mist and set to be great for staying matte, and if you want a good primer, their... » Read More I have like light/beige skin and SUPER oily face (I mean oil slicks after an hour out of the shower), and I got the Pore Clearing. It does it's function, and it kind of keeps you matte, but it's light. It's kind of made for the tone you see in the picture. If you dont mind being a little lighter, and plan on dusting on some powder after then it's not bad, obviously great if you plan on staying pale-ish, but not if you like to tan. Honestly I find E.L.F's mineral foundation line matched up with their Make-up Mist and set to be great for staying matte, and if you want a good primer, their Pore-less primer is great. But if you want a BB, this does the trick. « Show Less
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i am very happy with my purchase. my face looks fresh all day.. i believe this product is well worth the money. as to some people thinking it is not the real deal, all i can say is make sure you are using good brushes and keep your skin healthy.. minerals are good for your skin and when used on a regular bases, you will have less break outs and feel more confidant.I believe this is real Bare Escentuals mineral makeup. i am very pleased with mine..
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Hello, Betty -- See my review that begins with "Yikes!" in the header. Like you, I have mature skin without any major issues. This mask just didn't work for me, though you very well might have better results. If you're looking for a product to keep your already-good skin looking great, and are willing to invest the money, I've found the Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Alpha Beta Peel to be a miracle-worker. It keeps skin firm, pores clear and tight, and makes skin positively radiant. Easy to use (morning only), but is now around $85 for a month's supply. (For that reason, some use it only every other day to save money, but the results are so amazing that I used it every day -- as it's meant to be used -- for several years before my budget simply wouldn't allow.) I had high hopes for the REN mask, and intend to keep using it until it's gone, but I'm not impressed thus far...
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I use it on my face everyday, it looks so natural and does not clog my pores. But I am 58 and am not so sure I even have pores anymore. Make sure you cover your hair and put a towel underneath you, so as not to stain rugs, etc. Start with a little and see if you need more. I don't sit in the sun and this product is wonderful. Makes me look younger and no wrinkles. This comment sounds like I work for the company..I have no connection what-so-ever. Fell in love with it and get it so cheap in the pkg of 3. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! Alison Also only lasts until your next shower or at night, when I use my Noxzema I use it on my face everyday, it looks so natural and does not clog my pores. But I am 58 and am not so sure I even have pores anymore. Make sure you cover your hair and put a towel underneath you, so as not to stain rugs, etc. Start with a little and see if you need more. I don't sit in the sun and this product is wonderful. Makes me look younger and no wrinkles. This comment sounds like I work for the company..I have no connection what-so-ever. Fell in love with it and get it so cheap in the pkg of 3. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! Alison Also only lasts until your next shower or at... » Read More I use it on my face everyday, it looks so natural and does not clog my pores. But I am 58 and am not so sure I even have pores anymore. Make sure you cover your hair and put a towel underneath you, so as not to stain rugs, etc. Start with a little and see if you need more. I don't sit in the sun and this product is wonderful. Makes me look younger and no wrinkles. This comment sounds like I work for the company..I have no connection what-so-ever. Fell in love with it and get it so cheap in the pkg of 3. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! Alison Also only lasts until your next shower or at night, when I use my Noxzema « Show Less
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Well I can understand your concern but seriously I was impressed. I've always had large pores and after using this once I could tell a difference and it's even better now. Who knew?! I don't know what you're looking for but you could try this.