How to Apply Bare Mineral Makeup

By Donna Pullen

  • Overview

    Bare Mineral makeup, founded by Leslie Blodgett, has quickly become one of the most recognized and preferred brands of makeup known today. It is 100% natural, and made without preservatives, fillers or binders, making it one of the most sought after brands by women of all ages and skin types. It can also improve the look of certain skin conditions such as rosacea, acne and enlarged pores. Bare Minerals looks like a powder, but actually feels creamy on the skin. You can even sleep in it. With a little practice, the following techniques will achieve the look of a fresh and healthy balanced complexion, without the feel of heavy makeup.
  • The Correct Way To Apply Bare Minerals Makeup

    • Step 1

      Apply Skin Rever-Upper to clean, dry skin. Skin Rever-Upper prepares the skin for foundation by smoothing out the skin's surface. To apply, squeeze a small amount on to fingertips and dot on forehead, cheeks and chin. Gently massage the Skin Rever-Upper until it is completely absorbed.


    • Step 2

      Tap a small amount of foundation into the lid of the foundation container. Only a small amount is necessary. When using Bare Minerals, less is more. Additional amounts may be applied if more coverage is desired.
    • Step 3

      Swirl the Flawless Application Brush into the lid until all the foundation is drawn into the brush. There should be no visible foundation on the brush. The Flawless Application is specially designed with tapered bristles for swirling and drawing the product into the brush and for perfect delivery of the foundation onto the skin.
    • Step 4

      Gently tap the Flawless Application Brush on the side of the lid to eliminate any excess foundation. Swirl the foundation onto the skin by using a gentle buffing and swirling motion. Apply to the forehead, cheeks and chin using this swirling and buffing action. If more coverage is desired, tap another small amount of foundation into the lid, tap off the excess and buff into the skin. This will give a light to medium coverage. If more coverage is desired, a Handi Buki Brush may also be used. Handi Buki brushes have denser bristles which hold more foundation. When using the Handi Buki Brush, follow the same method as with the Flawless Application Brush. Swirl, tap and buff.
    • Step 5

      Conceal flaws and imperfections by using the Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush. The Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush has dense, flat bristles, which are perfect for spot concealing and covering dark circles around the eyes. The same process is used when concealing as applying foundation. Tap a small amount of foundation into the lid. Swirl the concealer brush until the foundation is drawn into the brush. Tap off any excess, and gently use the brush to cover imperfections such as blemishes, broken capillaries, age spots and dark circles around the eyes.
    • Step 6

      Apply Bare Minerals Warmth by tapping a very small amount into the lid. Take the Flawless Application Brush and swirl it into the lid until the Warmth is drawn into the bristles. There should be no visible product on the outside of the brush. Tap the brush on the lid to release any excess. Gently buff the Warmth over the cheekbones and nose, forehead and chin. This will give the skin a healthy glow. Bare Minerals Warmth makes the skin look radiant.
    • Step 7

      Apply Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder by using the same method as in the previous steps. Tap a small amount into the lid. Swirl the Flawless Application Brush into the lid until the Mineral Veil is drawn into the bristles. Tap off any excess. Gently buff all over the face. Mineral Veil is a translucent powder which offers the perfect finishing touch. It helps minimize shine, and helps give the look of an air-brushed finish. Mineral Veil can also be used throughout the day for touching up the skin without build-up.
    • Step 8

      Apply Bare Minerals eye and lip products if desired. The same method applies for eye products as the foundation, Warmth and Mineral Veil. Swirl, tap and buff. For lip products, Bare Minerals offers a complete collection for the lips including lipstick and lip gloss. The lipstick is applied directly to the lips from the tube, the same as traditional lipsticks. The lip gloss is applied with a wand which is provided with the product.
    • Skill: Moderately Easy
    • Ingredients:
    • Bare Vitamins Skin Rev-er Upper
    • Bare Minerals Foundation
    • Flawless Application Brush or Handi Buki Brush
    • Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
    • Bare Minerals Warmth All-Over Face Cover
    • Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder
    • Tip: Experiment with the products and methods of application to tailor it to your needs.
    • Warning:
    • Don't over apply. Remember, less is more when using Bare Minerals.

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