There are tons of different kinds of makeup out there. It may often be a challenge to find the perfect kind for your skin and will involve lots of trial and error. Let’s take a look at a line of makeup by the company known as bareMinerals that may be the solution to your makeup woes.
Introduction to barePRO Bare Minerals
The barePRO line is the latest line of makeup products to be made by the company bareMinerals. The claims that the company makes about this line are quite impressive, which piqued my interest to review it. Some of the claims include that the makeup will not damage your skin and will not seal off your pores. In addition, they claim that the makeup will not smear and will stay in place for up to 24 hours.
One of the things that puts this product ahead of its competitors is its history. The barePRO line itself is quite new, but the company bareMinerals has been around for decades. And they have quite a high reputation.
They were the first makeup producer to release makeup products that were based off mineral extract. This has led to bareMinerals becoming a favorite amongst women who want a more natural solution and do not want to apply potentially damaging chemicals to their face. However, a common complaint about bareMinerals past products is that they were too powdery and were a challenge to apply correctly.
bareMinerals created the barePRO line to address that issue and give women a simple and natural solution. The lineup has two products that promise to take good care of the skin on your face and make you look great: a powdery foundation and foundation in liquid form that has a SPF level of 20. Below I am going to take a closer look at these products.
The Two Products in the barePRO Lineup
The transition from artificial chemical-based to natural makeup made from mineral extract has been going on since bareMinerals pioneered it back in the 70s. This is because of all of the horror stories associated with the damage that the chemical-based makeups were doing to the skin of the women that used it.
Not to mention, the makeup made from natural mineral extract has been shown to beneficial in the fight against acne as well, since it does not plug up the pores.
Let’s take a look at the two natural makeups in their barePRO lineup.
barePRO Foundation – Powdered
You may remember earlier that I said that some of the makeup made by bareMinerals got a bad rap because it was too powdery and difficult to apply. This powdery foundation is different. It is pressed down which means it will not be a struggle to apply to your face.
Another benefit of this foundation is that it will remain where it was applied for over half the day, ensuring that it will not start to come off during that special event. And of course as I mentioned earlier, the product is almost all-natural and it will not clog up your pores like traditional makeup.
This foundation comes in a wide variety of shades – over thirty! This means you will have no problem finding one that matches your complexion.
barePRO Foundation – Liquid w/ SPF 20
This is the liquid version of the powdered foundation explained above. But it is more than just that foundation in liquid form – it is a much more enhanced version. Not only does it come with the SPF 20 to protect your facial skin from harmful sun damage, but it also stays in place for over 24 hours.
The best perk in my opinion is that sweat will not cause this makeup to run down your face. It was developed to have a resistance to sweat and to not run despite the sweat running down your face on a hot summer day.
And just like the powdered foundation, it is made from mostly all-natural ingredients. No harmful chemicals here!
Speaking of Ingredients…
As I have stressed throughout this review, most of the ingredients of the barePRO products are natural vitamin and mineral extract. They pose no harm to your health and will not damage your skin.
However, one of the components of the powdered foundation, known as Talc, has stirred up some debate in the makeup community. This is because some people have gotten skin cancer from using it.
Before you freak out, these cases of cancer were due to the makeup containing Talc being produced in buildings that have high asbestos levels. That asbestos can get into the Talc, making it a potent cancer causing agent. Rest assured that bareMinerals has followed all of the safety protocols put forth by the FDA to ensure that the Talc in their foundation is 100 percent safe.
There are a few chemicals in the barePRO Bare Minerals products but after extensive research, they have all been deemed safe to apply to your skin. A good handful of those chemicals can be found in your typical bottle of conditioner, so you know they are safe.
Some of the added chemicals also provide natural benefits, such as supplying the skin with more amino acids to help it stay youthful and radiant and to restore that radiance if you are losing it.
Any Side Effects?
Nope! I have looked at the list of ingredients for the barePRO products and I have found no ingredient (other than the aforementioned Talc) that has been linked to any health problem. Now of course, you can damage your skin by applying too much makeup but that is common knowledge and is the case with most kinds of makeup.
A side effect that many makeups have that the barePRO products do not is the chance of breaking out with acne. As I stated earlier, there is no chemicals that are known to plug up the pores and cause acne in these products.
The Price of barePRO Bare Minerals
You will be able to pick up a bottle of the barePRO foundation in liquid form with a very affordable price tag of 34 USD from the official bareMinerals website. Also on the official site, you can pick up the powdered form of the foundation for a cool 30 USD.
You could also register for a subscription to automatically receive installments of the barePRO makeup and take advantage of the free shipping that comes part of that subscription. You will also receive free samples of barePRO Bare Minerals products with your barePRO products if you do opt in for this subscription.
And if the barePRO product(s) that you buy do not meet your standards, you have a month to return them for a full refund. You can return your products to the following address:
BE Returns
700 Commerce Parkway West
West Greenwood, IN 46143
You will have to pay the shipping and handling costs if you do choose to return your products, though. Also, full refunds are only an available option if you bought the products through the official bareMinerals site. If you purchased from a third-party online seller, you will have to review their return policy and see what your options are.
barePRO Bare Minerals Customer Testimonials
The barePRO lineup has received rave reviews on every website that it is being sold on. Right now, the powdered version has an average rating of 4.3 stars out of 5 with over 1,000 reviews on the makeup vendor site Ulta.
Buyers love how simple it was to put on the powdered foundation and how it did not feel like it was weighing their skin down like other foundations they have used.
Buyers seem to love the liquid form of the foundation even more, as it is holding an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.
The two main complaints seem to be the price and the fact that the colors are not consistent between the products.
barePRO Bare Minerals vs the Competition
barePRO Bare Minerals is makeup. Of course, there are tons of competitors out there. But these competitors do not offer all of the benefits that barePRO does. Many of these competitors do not have a company behind them with the lineage that bareMinerals has. On top of that, many of these competitors, while they may cost you less, are pumped up with unsafe chemicals that will damage the skin and cause acne.
Some of barePRO’s closest competitors that are close to all-natural suffer from a lack of variety. Having over thirty shades gives barePRO a huge edge as it allows a vast array of people with different complexions to be able to find the perfect color for their skin.
barePRO Bare Minerals Verdict
If you are looking for an almost completely all-natural foundation, you can’t go wrong with the barePRO line of foundation by bareMinerals. It is one of the best foundation products on the market today and while it may cost you a bit more, you are definitely getting your money’s worth.
On top of that, you get a month to try it out and if it is not the right foundation for you, you can return it for a full refund. No risk!
