This is my go to foundation. I’m 53 and have dry skin. I only use concealer under my eyes. Foundation covers everything else. I apply it with the real techniques blend and blur brush. Using a foundation brush that’s really dense and buffing it into your skin works a lot better than treating it like it’s a setting powder. Also, I find that a little goes a long way.
As an oily human, I am so grateful you did a powder review. Your videos are my nighttime happytime tea, and I usually have to be vicarious with the product. Just sorry it didn't work for you, dear person. Thank you for what you do.
This foundation bumped Laura Geller's powder foundation for me & I used LG for years. I went to repurchase the Bareminerals & in reading the reviews found out they reformulated since I originally purchased & that people were not happy. I heard good things about One Size & Makeup Forever so I think I'll be trying them next. Maybe Fenty too.
Shelly, I would request you to try this powder once more exactly the same way like you applied in this video (while you are at home) but follow it up with a setting spray (CT airbrush/UD All nighter/Nyx matte spray) to determine if the coverage lasts. I’ve used this powder in the same process before and the coverage lasted even in a humid tropical country. Have a nice day and take care you too.❤❤❤
This was my go to for like 10 years but as soon as my pores got more prominent, it just didn't work any longer. It does not cover or even blur my pores. It just accentuates them. I agree that it is better as a setting powder. I can't wear powders either as my primary foundation. I'm still digging the Guerlain foundation at the moment and I found another really good one from the Walmart. It's the revolution serum foundation. For under 5 bucks, I'm impressed!!👍
I have about 15years on you and a few years ago my skin changed from acne prone normal to dry. Ive tried so many foundations....Oh the agony of wasted money and the the utter frustration of chasing a foundation that worked for me.😢 ODDLY enough, I'm back where i started: BareMinerals 😮😮😮 I've found the key is proper skincare that is super hydrating and using the BareMinerals Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush. And, as with just about anything...Less is best. There is something about this brush!!! and the technique. When buffing the powder foundation into the skin it almost seems to transform into a cream; but you must buff it in using circular motions. I use very little actual product and get a skin-like finish. Although this particular brush was designed for use with the loose powder foundation, I use it with the BarePro compact as well, using the same brush and technique, and get the same type results. With the BarePro compact...when I used the sponge (wet or dry) I ended up looking ridiculous before I even leave the house.,.. it lays down too much product and looks & feels gross.
Certain tools and applicators work differently with powder foundations than they do with cream or liquid. While a sponge might provide a lighter coverage with liquid or cream foundation… because it dilutes it with water (= damp sponge) and it tends to absorb some of it… powder foundation, on the other hand, gets a heavier application with the sponge, since it does not absorb much if any of it. Brushes, on the other hand, can lay powder a bit lighter… although it depends on the density of the brush. A thick and firm kabuki brush tends to offer more coverage, while a fluffy powder brush gives more of a light coverage. I have normal to oily skin and use powder foundation over tinted sunscreen or a tinted moisturizer… to set and mattify them. On its own, it’s typically either too light in coverage or too “powder-cakey”.
I haven't been impressed by Shiseido's additions to the bareMinerals line. I'm curious what you'd think of the original foundation (swirl-tap-buff, start light and build up, use a small brush to add spot coverage). The combination of minerals -- only minerals, nothing else -- gives a glow to skin that's hard to describe, other than to say the only times anyone has ever stopped me in public to compliment my skin are when I'm wearing the original bareMinerals foundation. If the original isn't your bag for makeup, it's great as a pore-shrinking night treatment. Not sure this minerals+botanicals pressed stuff is anything but cosmetic.
Though I haven't tried BM's pressed powder foundation, I have some tips that might help it work better for you. I saw a video by a couple of MAC makeup artists who used setting spray before powder foundation and after. Of course, they were talking about MAC's Studio Fix Powder Foundation, but it works with any powder foundation. It settles the dryness down and makes the complexion look more natural. Actually, that method works with other types of foundations as well. In addition, the best application of a powder foundation is with a dense buffing brush. Those little included sponges/pads are pretty useless except for emergency touch-ups. They slap on too much powder, which gives that dry, cracky, fake appearance. The looser, puffier brushes are best for finishing. I hope these tips are helpful. As I age, I haven't been reaching for the compact powder foundations much anymore. They used to be a staple for my formerly oily skin. Changing the subject, I just found out Boots No. 7 has a new stick foundation on which I hope you'll pick up for a test session. The shades look dark, however, but you can't always go by those little color squares or even swatch photos. It's boasts skincare like squalene. I'm so curious.
Hi Shelley I have always found powder foundation looks much better over a primer and/or a tinted moisturiser. For me powder foundation is a really good top up during the day when my rosacea redness peeks through (I use the laura gellor balance n brighten btw for my super dry skin). It also works as a foundation better in the height of Summer when my normally super dry skin isn't quite as dry - plus the powder feels lightweight when it's sweaty weather. The shade match was really good on you and it looked fine on camera. Best wishes.
Good to hear you like Laura G I just bought it to try on my very mature skin. I have several primers so I’ll use that under it. I have never worn foundation but as I age I think I need to balance out my complexion a little
I love using this to set my concealer over melasma and acne scars. Gives it just the extra coverage that I need. Otherwise, I don’t use it as foundation.
Thank you Shelly for sharing this video. I haven't tried a pressed mineral powder foundation yet, I do use mineral makeup that I purchase online. I've been wearing mineral foundation for over 15 years 🥰 I use a flat top brush to apply the foundation and blush. My skin is sensitive - I haven't had any irritation with using the mineral makeup. My makeup brushes are from Ecotools that I've used since I started wearing mineral makeup. Your glasses are cute Shelly ☺ Take care everyone 🌹
Love the glasses! I am a powder foundation fan. Dry mature skin and liquids unless they are very very thin just cake and never seem to soak/melt in anymore Yeah those foam things are awful.. throw them away! I've use Laura Geller, Ulta and PUR powders. The Ulta one works fine and was a good inexpensive way to try a powder ~7.00 on sale. The PUR one is nice too and the one I use most often. The Laura Geller, while the formula is probably my favorite, the shade is not. I am same shades as you ( between fair and light neutral) so I got fair... which is just too dark. I use it as an eye shadow and a light bronzer instead. I like to use a glowy primer with my powders
LOVE the Laura Geller! Shelly you should try it. I’m 53 with super dry skin and it doesn’t look cakey or powdery at all. I like the Makeup Forever powder foundation too, but only in the summer.
Great video! I have been wearing only the Laura Geller powder foundation for years. I have the bare minerals original also, but it's toooo high coverage. Lol
Ooooo! Loving the glasses! OH!!! and btw I literally just saw one of your videos on Robert Welch’s channel. (Talking about Makeup Revolution’s foundation.) His video was posted less than 12 hrs ago.
I love this look you did for this video! The shades really complimented your skin tone and hair, you looked lovely :). Thank you for trying out the powder. As a powder user I have been wondering about this one and it may work for me but I just purchased a replacement MAC Powder Foundation and that will last me for nearly a year.
Nice I’ve been waiting for powder/ stick foundation reviews !!!!! Is there a recommendation for long lasting foundation that will not fade with nose pads for the eyeglass gals!
I just got two shades of the concealer. Hopefully one will be a good shade match and I love it too on my wrinkled old eyes 😂. What shade do you have and do you set it to dim down the shine? Are your familiar with the Laura Geller
Just filmed the new MAC! I always have great luck with their foundations but my shade was way darker than their typical NW15 so that was a bummer! I think the review will go up next week.
Hi Shelly, new subscriber here! I was wondering if you would be happy to review the Dear, Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream? I really love your reviews, so honest and comprehensive ❣️
I cannot do a powder foundation, you really see it in every line, crease, pore, and it makes me skin look like the desert. Had to stop wearing contacts with menopause as my eyes are now too dry. I did wear bifocal contacts with extra hydration too. Good times!
Im curious if you, Shelly, have ever used a foundation for a test and immediately said no.. I cant walk around all day with this on my face... Due to caking, drying out your skin, coloring , intensifying your fine lines and pores or anything else.. Maybe youve done a video and I havent seen it? Also would like to see you do a powder test without spot concealing .. Not as a wear test but maybe just a one and done show how it looks as is..
Very very rarely but there have been a few! If you click WAYYYY to the end of my foundation spreadsheet, there are a handful of about 10 foundations that scored zero because they were unwearable. Most I didn't get out the door with. geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/
Hi Meg! Yep I buy all of my glasses from Zenni since 2016! These ones are the shade Cosmic - www.zennioptical.com/p/womens-acetate-cat-eye-eyeglass-frames/44341?skuId=4434117
I am currently playing a tortle druid of the stars :) My last campaign I was an aarakocra druid (circle of the shepherd). I have a kenku druid all worked up that I haven't had a chance to play yet.
I cant use powders on my face either.. I wish..Im going to try with a setting spray on my brush and apply but it sits on top and looks powdery...Like I have dust all over my face.. It doesnt cover well and disappears quickly.. It also dries me out I cant even use setting powders.. Instant dry face with exaggerated lines and those pesky polka dot pores.. I am considering experimenting with primers like benefit porefessionals.. Anyone find a primer that helps with the drying of powder foundations ?
This is my go to foundation. I’m 53 and have dry skin. I only use concealer under my eyes. Foundation covers everything else. I apply it with the real techniques blend and blur brush. Using a foundation brush that’s really dense and buffing it into your skin works a lot better than treating it like it’s a setting powder. Also, I find that a little goes a long way.
As an oily human, I am so grateful you did a powder review. Your videos are my nighttime happytime tea, and I usually have to be vicarious with the product. Just sorry it didn't work for you, dear person. Thank you for what you do.
This foundation bumped Laura Geller's powder foundation for me & I used LG for years. I went to repurchase the Bareminerals & in reading the reviews found out they reformulated since I originally purchased & that people were not happy. I heard good things about One Size & Makeup Forever so I think I'll be trying them next. Maybe Fenty too.
Wow! Those colors are YOUR COLORS!!!!!!!!
Shelly, I would request you to try this powder once more exactly the same way like you applied in this video (while you are at home) but follow it up with a setting spray (CT airbrush/UD All nighter/Nyx matte spray) to determine if the coverage lasts. I’ve used this powder in the same process before and the coverage lasted even in a humid tropical country.
Have a nice day and take care you too.❤❤❤
This was my go to for like 10 years but as soon as my pores got more prominent, it just didn't work any longer. It does not cover or even blur my pores. It just accentuates them. I agree that it is better as a setting powder. I can't wear powders either as my primary foundation. I'm still digging the Guerlain foundation at the moment and I found another really good one from the Walmart. It's the revolution serum foundation. For under 5 bucks, I'm impressed!!👍
The glasses are beautiful! And I love your hair this way... very flattering!
Thanks Shelly!!!
Thanks, Cary!!
I have about 15years on you and a few years ago my skin changed from acne prone normal to dry. Ive tried so many foundations....Oh the agony of wasted money and the the utter frustration of chasing a foundation that worked for me.😢 ODDLY enough, I'm back where i started: BareMinerals 😮😮😮 I've found the key is proper skincare that is super hydrating and using the BareMinerals Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush. And, as with just about anything...Less is best. There is something about this brush!!! and the technique.
When buffing the powder foundation into the skin it almost seems to transform into a cream; but you must buff it in using circular motions. I use very little actual product and get a skin-like finish.
Although this particular brush was designed for use with the loose powder foundation, I use it with the BarePro compact as well, using the same brush and technique, and get the same type results.
With the BarePro compact...when I used the sponge (wet or dry) I ended up looking ridiculous before I even leave the house.,.. it lays down too much product and looks & feels gross.
Certain tools and applicators work differently with powder foundations than they do with cream or liquid. While a sponge might provide a lighter coverage with liquid or cream foundation… because it dilutes it with water (= damp sponge) and it tends to absorb some of it… powder foundation, on the other hand, gets a heavier application with the sponge, since it does not absorb much if any of it. Brushes, on the other hand, can lay powder a bit lighter… although it depends on the density of the brush. A thick and firm kabuki brush tends to offer more coverage, while a fluffy powder brush gives more of a light coverage.
I have normal to oily skin and use powder foundation over tinted sunscreen or a tinted moisturizer… to set and mattify them. On its own, it’s typically either too light in coverage or too “powder-cakey”.
I haven't been impressed by Shiseido's additions to the bareMinerals line. I'm curious what you'd think of the original foundation (swirl-tap-buff, start light and build up, use a small brush to add spot coverage). The combination of minerals -- only minerals, nothing else -- gives a glow to skin that's hard to describe, other than to say the only times anyone has ever stopped me in public to compliment my skin are when I'm wearing the original bareMinerals foundation.
If the original isn't your bag for makeup, it's great as a pore-shrinking night treatment. Not sure this minerals+botanicals pressed stuff is anything but cosmetic.
I have oily skin and love this foundation. I really appreciated your honest review, as you have a different skin type.
I have combo oily skin and love this powder foundation as it keeps my oils at bay and has great coverage
Not a powder foundation girl, but I had to watch. I just love your personality! Have a great day!
Thank you!!
Though I haven't tried BM's pressed powder foundation, I have some tips that might help it work better for you. I saw a video by a couple of MAC makeup artists who used setting spray before powder foundation and after. Of course, they were talking about MAC's Studio Fix Powder Foundation, but it works with any powder foundation. It settles the dryness down and makes the complexion look more natural. Actually, that method works with other types of foundations as well. In addition, the best application of a powder foundation is with a dense buffing brush. Those little included sponges/pads are pretty useless except for emergency touch-ups. They slap on too much powder, which gives that dry, cracky, fake appearance. The looser, puffier brushes are best for finishing. I hope these tips are helpful. As I age, I haven't been reaching for the compact powder foundations much anymore. They used to be a staple for my formerly oily skin. Changing the subject, I just found out Boots No. 7 has a new stick foundation on which I hope you'll pick up for a test session. The shades look dark, however, but you can't always go by those little color squares or even swatch photos. It's boasts skincare like squalene. I'm so curious.
Hi!! Shelly, I love your glasses ❤
Thanks, Rosa! They are from Zenni! The shade is called Cosmic - www.zennioptical.com/p/womens-acetate-cat-eye-eyeglass-frames/44341?skuId=4434117
Hi Shelley I have always found powder foundation looks much better over a primer and/or a tinted moisturiser. For me powder foundation is a really good top up during the day when my rosacea redness peeks through (I use the laura gellor balance n brighten btw for my super dry skin). It also works as a foundation better in the height of Summer when my normally super dry skin isn't quite as dry - plus the powder feels lightweight when it's sweaty weather. The shade match was really good on you and it looked fine on camera. Best wishes.
Good to hear you like Laura G I just bought it to try on my very mature skin. I have several primers so I’ll use that under it. I have never worn foundation but as I age I think I need to balance out my complexion a little
I LOVE those glasses on you! They’re so cute!
Thanks, Rissa! I get all of my glasses from Zenni :)
I love using this to set my concealer over melasma and acne scars. Gives it just the extra coverage that I need. Otherwise, I don’t use it as foundation.
Thank you Shelly for sharing this video. I haven't tried a pressed mineral powder foundation yet, I do use mineral makeup that I purchase online. I've been wearing mineral foundation for over 15 years 🥰 I use a flat top brush to apply the foundation and blush. My skin is sensitive - I haven't had any irritation with using the mineral makeup. My makeup brushes are from Ecotools that I've used since I started wearing mineral makeup. Your glasses are cute Shelly ☺ Take care everyone 🌹
Love the glasses! I am a powder foundation fan. Dry mature skin and liquids unless they are very very thin just cake and never seem to soak/melt in anymore Yeah those foam things are awful.. throw them away! I've use Laura Geller, Ulta and PUR powders. The Ulta one works fine and was a good inexpensive way to try a powder ~7.00 on sale. The PUR one is nice too and the one I use most often. The Laura Geller, while the formula is probably my favorite, the shade is not. I am same shades as you ( between fair and light neutral) so I got fair... which is just too dark. I use it as an eye shadow and a light bronzer instead. I like to use a glowy primer with my powders
LOVE the Laura Geller! Shelly you should try it. I’m 53 with super dry skin and it doesn’t look cakey or powdery at all. I like the Makeup Forever powder foundation too, but only in the summer.
Bare Minerals has such a lovely finish. I used the original for year but as I got older it didn’t work for me. Maybe I should try this one
Great video! I have been wearing only the Laura Geller powder foundation for years. I have the bare minerals original also, but it's toooo high coverage. Lol
Try the alima pure powder ! Clean ingredients but I love it with drmtlgy tinted spf underneath and I’m dry as crap
Ooooo! Loving the glasses!
OH!!! and btw I literally just saw one of your videos on Robert Welch’s channel. (Talking about Makeup Revolution’s foundation.) His video was posted less than 12 hrs ago.
I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that!!
I love this look you did for this video! The shades really complimented your skin tone and hair, you looked lovely :). Thank you for trying out the powder. As a powder user I have been wondering about this one and it may work for me but I just purchased a replacement MAC Powder Foundation and that will last me for nearly a year.
Nice I’ve been waiting for powder/ stick foundation reviews !!!!! Is there a recommendation for long lasting foundation that will not fade with nose pads for the eyeglass gals!
I’ve just stopped putting foundation under my nose pads!
Robert featured you today! Go look!
I just about died!!!! lol
I just got two shades of the concealer. Hopefully one will be a good shade match and I love it too on my wrinkled old eyes 😂. What shade do you have and do you set it to dim down the shine?
Are your familiar with the Laura Geller
Thank you. Great info.
I saw you on Robert Walsh today, it was awesome, love him and you…💜
I could not believe it!!!!!
You gave it a pretty high mark. I thought you would go with a grade of C.
Love your glasses.
Thanks, Dawn! I think I felt like I had to counter my anti-powder bias lol.
Powder foundations don’t work for me either. Have you had a chance to get the MAC Studio Radiance Serum Foundation? Really curious about that one.
Just filmed the new MAC! I always have great luck with their foundations but my shade was way darker than their typical NW15 so that was a bummer! I think the review will go up next week.
Same figured powder foundations just not compatible for very dry skin
Hi Shelly, new subscriber here! I was wondering if you would be happy to review the Dear, Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream? I really love your reviews, so honest and comprehensive ❣️
Welcome!!! Added to my list =D
I cannot do a powder foundation, you really see it in every line, crease, pore, and it makes me skin look like the desert. Had to stop wearing contacts with menopause as my eyes are now too dry. I did wear bifocal contacts with extra hydration too. Good times!
Im curious if you, Shelly, have ever used a foundation for a test and immediately said no.. I cant walk around all day with this on my face... Due to caking, drying out your skin, coloring , intensifying your fine lines and pores or anything else.. Maybe youve done a video and I havent seen it? Also would like to see you do a powder test without spot concealing .. Not as a wear test but maybe just a one and done show how it looks as is..
Very very rarely but there have been a few! If you click WAYYYY to the end of my foundation spreadsheet, there are a handful of about 10 foundations that scored zero because they were unwearable. Most I didn't get out the door with. geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/
Please do a review on ONE SIZE (Patrick Star)
What is best primer for textured like chin area acne icepick marks
Hi, please put link to your glasses, you’ve had good luck with Zenni? That’s great to know!
I love Zenni, if you can adjust your own nose pads. Those can be a b!tch.
Hi Meg! Yep I buy all of my glasses from Zenni since 2016! These ones are the shade Cosmic - www.zennioptical.com/p/womens-acetate-cat-eye-eyeglass-frames/44341?skuId=4434117
@@goow thank you! 💙💙
Oh, Shelly! What’s your race and class for D&D?!
I am currently playing a tortle druid of the stars :) My last campaign I was an aarakocra druid (circle of the shepherd). I have a kenku druid all worked up that I haven't had a chance to play yet.
Nice to see Robert Welsh show you-
I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that!!!!!!
I cant use powders on my face either.. I wish..Im going to try with a setting spray on my brush and apply but it sits on top and looks powdery...Like I have dust all over my face.. It doesnt cover well and disappears quickly.. It also dries me out I cant even use setting powders.. Instant dry face with exaggerated lines and those pesky polka dot pores.. I am considering experimenting with primers like benefit porefessionals.. Anyone find a primer that helps with the drying of powder foundations ?
I always buffed the powder minerals That's the way they said to do it Has the technique changed
The instructions on the sales page didn't say to buff so I applied it the way I apply all other powders.
I used to love Bare Minerals loose foundation... then I turned 40. LOL
How many sentences can we end with..... and then I turned 40. ?? =D lol omg it feels like the story of my life!
@@goowLOL Thousands!?!
I would NOT have guessed that you are 48 years old.
Thanks for trying. But, your skin is prettier than this makes it look
I have never seen you wearing such a bad foundation! I don't think it will last on oily skin either.
You were on Robert Welsh today lol 🤍🤍🤍 did u see it ?
I am still in shock!! LOL