bareMinerals bareSkin Serum Foundation Review

Hello beauties!

I have been a fan of bareMinerals mineral foundation for years, and was super excited to hear that they were coming out with a liquid foundation! I actually thought that bareMinerals would never come out with their own, but here it is! 

So what is so special about this foundation, you ask? According to bareMinerals, it is "a tone correcting mineral foundation and skincare serum in one", and it is supposed to have an adjustable coverage according to your needs all while making you look like you have nothing on. It is formulated for all skin types and skin tones, and keeping true to the bareMinerals way, it was formulated to be good for your skin. It contains key ingredients like lilac plant stem cells, vitamin C, and titanium dioxide to improve dark spots and brighten skin, provide antioxidants, and of course provide suncscreen protection of SPF 20.  It does not contain any water, oil, silicone, parabens or fragrance. 

You actually apply this foundation by the drop, yes thats right! Depending on how much coverage you need 2-4 drops will be enough for your face! I wasn't able to get my hands on the special brush that was made especially for this foundation - from what I have seen, it is unlike any brush in the market! 

I used the bareMinerals Prime Time primer before applying bareSkin. Make sure to shake the foundation really well before applying! For me personally, I only used 3-4 drops of foundation. I was matched with the color Bare Latte 11-and it is perfect! I like to apply it with my Real Techniques buffing brush.


I found that it is definitely light weight, and made it look like my own skin! It is in a league of its own, not like any other foundation I own to compare it to. It is runny, but at the same time it definitely has that serum feel to it as you buff it on. It leaves a slight dewey look on my skin as well. I should mention that I do have combination skin (thanks T-zone!), however I had no issues with looking excessively oily throughout the day, and didn't have the need to touch up. I usually set this foundation with bareMinerals mineral veil, but i've also set it with my Hourglass Ambient light powder, and Urban Decay All Nighter spray and haven't had issues with any of them. So far, I'm absolutely loving this foundation! I am curious as to how well it will hold up during the summertime.

This is how it looks on me! (Taken in natural lighting)

I do feel that my oily skin/dry skin beauties may have an issue with this foundation, unfortunately. This seems to be a hit or miss with many. If your skin is too oily, you may have separating issues, and on dry skin it may cling onto dry patches on your face.

bareSkin Serum Foundation retails for $29 USD for 1 fl. oz.

Have you tried bareSkin yet? How are you liking it so far?!

XOXO,
grace


DISCLAIMER: I received this product free for me to sample at the Generation Beauty event. My review is 100% honest and entirely my own.