First Impressions- BareSkin- Bare Minerals

BareSkin: Pure brightening serum foundation

I had been seeing a lot of promotion around bareMinerals' new BareSkin: Pure brightening serum foundation.  If you ever shop at Ulta or Sephora, you would have most likely seen their promotional ads, so you know I had to go out and get this as soon as they had released it.  I am a big fan of bareMinerals makeup, as I prefer to use makeup that isn't so "cakey" and have more of a natural-matte finish.  I ordered mine online at Ulta, and they have 20 shades that will match your color.  I normally would go into the store and try it out myself, but color match online was pretty easy.  I also went ahead and bought the applicator brush/buffer. 

Let's go over specifics and claims:

BareSkin claims to have a ultra-thin, silky texture, will reveal a bright- even toned skin, non-chemical broad spectrum SPF 20 with no Silicones, Oils, Parabens, Fragrance, Hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic.  The formula also has a Coconut-derived base with Jojoba coated mineral pigments and Lilac plant stem cells and Vitamin C. 

You can purchase the foundation for $29 at Ulta, and the applicator brush for about $28-$29 separately.
 

First Impressions:

I bought my foundation in shade Bare Tan 13.  I am a medium skin toned with yellow undertones.  You should shake the foundation to ensure it is properly mixed as it is highly concentrated.  I also used a primer before I applied the foundation.  You do not have to use one, but I am a creature of habit, so I used one.  After properly shaking the foundation, I applied 3 drops onto the applicator.  It doesn't smell too strong, it does not have a botanical smell to it.  I buffed it onto my face in small, circular motions.  I found that it gave great coverage.  They recommend to use 1-2 drops of the foundation if you want a light coverage, and 3-4 drops if you want a medium/full coverage.  It glided on smoothly, had great coverage, and was easy to apply.  I used another 3 drops for the other side of my face and dragged it down to my neck.  It gives an even coverage and truly matches your skin and blends well.  I found that it did not crease around my eye area so that was a plus.
 
Bottom line, I was very impressed.  I liked how it did not feel heavy on my face, yet gave me the full coverage I was looking for.  The product was smooth and silky.  It has a great wearability, I had mine for about 9 hours for the work day, and I did touch up with a powder toward the end of the day (I'm just a little oily around my t-zone).  I liked how it was very easy to apply, and it blended well with other makeup like my blush and eye-shadow.  I would say that it is one of the best foundations I have tried so far, and I will most likely re-buy it once I am done.  For $29 a bottle, it truly is a great deal, most high-end foundations are $35+.  It looks like my makeup is flawless and almost air-brushed looking.  I have yet to see if the brightening part works as I have only been using it for about 4 days, but I think it would even out my skin tone and lighten up any age spots/Sun damage in the long run.

I hope this helps you in making your decision about trying and purchasing this product.  You will not be disappointed.