BareMinerals Complexion Rescue, Cinnamon 10.5

I have dry acne-prone skin and have been using this since I can remember. I always ensure I have an extra tube of Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer in the shade Vanilla before one bottle runs out. That is how lovely the product is. I love that you can apply it to bare skin with just sunscreen on it first. Although it has SPF, I still love adding SPF as a backup every day 365 days a year to be safe instead of relying on make-up for my SPF. I love products like Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer because it has buildable coverage. You can really blend it into your skin for a lovely sheer wash of color as a base even using your fingers or a sponge as a tint that feels soothing to the skin or to layer it for medium coverage. If it's too ... MoreI have dry acne-prone skin and have been using this since I can remember. I always ensure I have an extra tube of Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer in the shade Vanilla before one bottle runs out. That is how lovely the product is. I love that you can apply it to bare skin with just sunscreen on it first. Although it has SPF, I still love adding SPF as a backup every day 365 days a year to be safe instead of relying on make-up for my SPF. I love products like Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer because it has buildable coverage. You can really blend it into your skin for a lovely sheer wash of color as a base even using your fingers or a sponge as a tint that feels soothing to the skin or to layer it for medium coverage. If it's too dewy for your liking, you can add powder without it ever looking cakey. I love how this product is buildable with even powder products. I do recommend a setting spray or even just a hydrating mist to go over the powders to blend them in, but it layers in such a lovely manner. Remember that light reflects light so if you have some texture, this is a mineral-tinted foundation and a blurring softening setting powder may look nice over it or not so long as you don't rub it all over the under-eye area. I can give you tips for using this, but it's my holy grail tinted moisturizer foundation because of its versatility and how easy it is to work with. I recommend adding some jojoba oil onto the face if you're super dry or prepping it with a hydrating water moisturizer, but this is a product for beginners and experts alike. I highly recommend it. I have 2 bottles of it currently..and photos will be coming asap. any questions, ask away. I have not found an exact dupe for THIS at all, but the less pigment, the less texture, scarring, acne, and dryness it has to cling to. Keep that in mind when building most tints up. However, I must say that I have never seen this foundation cake up on my dry skin even when I build it up which makes it all the more unique. If you like a nourishing gel moisturizer, you will love this! It definitely is a foundation, but with added skin benefits. It's been around for years for a reason and will not be going away any time soon because it's so stunning on every skin type imaginable!

*Puts on Complexion Rescue mascot costume*

PEOPLE WITH FACES. This tiny tube (this is the full-size product) arrived in the mail, and I was annoyed. I thought it would last maybe a month. But I opened the first tube on September 17th, put on a full face of it EVERY DAY, and I still have not run out!!! I am writing this review on 12/21 - I love this stuff. My face loves it, my complexion is noticeably more even. It really is buildable and has surprisingly good coverage while still looking very natural! It's reduced the number of steps in my morning routine, and reduced the number of products I have to buy. This is a staple for me now. I just love it. I have combo skin with a lot of shine issues around my nose, and I just realized I haven't been dealing with that as much, using this product. It's not greasy, ... MorePEOPLE WITH FACES. This tiny tube (this is the full-size product) arrived in the mail, and I was annoyed. I thought it would last maybe a month. But I opened the first tube on September 17th, put on a full face of it EVERY DAY, and I still have not run out!!! I am writing this review on 12/21 - I love this stuff. My face loves it, my complexion is noticeably more even. It really is buildable and has surprisingly good coverage while still looking very natural! It's reduced the number of steps in my morning routine, and reduced the number of products I have to buy. This is a staple for me now. I just love it. I have combo skin with a lot of shine issues around my nose, and I just realized I haven't been dealing with that as much, using this product. It's not greasy, no fragrance. It dries pretty quickly, so it doesn't just wipe off of your face completely if you brush against something but comes off with soap and water. I recommend it to everyone. YES, PLEASE

Great product, but disappointing color switch

Been buying this tinted highlighting gel cream for years. It works great as a very sheer foundation. Adds a dewy glow to my face and doesn't settle into and highlight small lines on my 40-something skin. Love the product! HOWEVER, there seems to be a sudden color change by Bare Minerals on the Vanilla 02. It's been a perfect match for me for years, but what I bought last week doesn't match what I've been buying for months and years previously. The label of the new Vanilla 02 is more orangey, as is the product. No longer a perfect match. I tried Opal, Buttercream, and even Birch, but nothing matches like the old Vanilla 02. So disappointed!Tip: apply a small amount to the back of your hand, then dab, apply to face, and blend with a kabuki brush. Putting on too much ... MoreBeen buying this tinted highlighting gel cream for years. It works great as a very sheer foundation. Adds a dewy glow to my face and doesn't settle into and highlight small lines on my 40-something skin. Love the product! HOWEVER, there seems to be a sudden color change by Bare Minerals on the Vanilla 02. It's been a perfect match for me for years, but what I bought last week doesn't match what I've been buying for months and years previously. The label of the new Vanilla 02 is more orangey, as is the product. No longer a perfect match. I tried Opal, Buttercream, and even Birch, but nothing matches like the old Vanilla 02. So disappointed!Tip: apply a small amount to the back of your hand, then dab, apply to face, and blend with a kabuki brush. Putting on too much will make it pill and look chalky, so go easy.

I thought I hated this...

This produce is a bit finnicky. I really didn't like it at first. It kept pilling one minute and wearing beautifully the next. I've figured it out though, and will definitely be repurchasing. What was the key? Wear NOTHING under this product, except your skincare. I really mean it. No primer, no thick mineral sunscreen (haven't tried it with a chemical sunscreen), just your moisturizer. It has a sunscreen in it though, so you're not missing anything by removing underlayers. And please make sure you moisturize. Though it claims to be "hydrating," his is not a dewy product and can cling to dry spots. That being said, it is not quite matte either, and doesn't feel drying on my combo skin. I also think this product goes on best with your hands and then you can finish ... MoreThis produce is a bit finnicky. I really didn't like it at first. It kept pilling one minute and wearing beautifully the next. I've figured it out though, and will definitely be repurchasing. What was the key? Wear NOTHING under this product, except your skincare. I really mean it. No primer, no thick mineral sunscreen (haven't tried it with a chemical sunscreen), just your moisturizer. It has a sunscreen in it though, so you're not missing anything by removing underlayers. And please make sure you moisturize. Though it claims to be "hydrating," his is not a dewy product and can cling to dry spots. That being said, it is not quite matte either, and doesn't feel drying on my combo skin. I also think this product goes on best with your hands and then you can finish with a sponge or a brush for any spots that need a little extra blending. Once blended, products go over top very nicely, and it doesn't stay tacky like other similar products, which I like. Bit spendy, but it really is a beautiful finish, it is low to medium coverage to cover up redness, doesn't settle into lines too much, and doesn't look cakey. I finish with a bit of concealer on any spots and a light touch of powder. Recommend!

It’s a no for me. Sticky + Pills

Long winded review here w an alt product suggestion at the end!I’ve been on a rigorous search to find the right “all-in-one” unicorn product that I can put on with a light-med coverage that makes my skin look a little nicer/more even and give me a dewy finish while providing some skin care benefits as well. I’m not a foundation person and I’m really sensitive to makeup in general all over my face so finding the right balance of coverage + a no makeup look and feel has required a lot of trial and error. This bare minerals moisturizer came across my radar, and clearly people love it so I gave it a try.I’ve gotta say- I don’t get the hype.I LOVE Elta MDs tinted spf and it’s been my go to for years but I’m looking for something w a little more coverage. So I’ve ... MoreLong winded review here w an alt product suggestion at the end!I’ve been on a rigorous search to find the right “all-in-one” unicorn product that I can put on with a light-med coverage that makes my skin look a little nicer/more even and give me a dewy finish while providing some skin care benefits as well. I’m not a foundation person and I’m really sensitive to makeup in general all over my face so finding the right balance of coverage + a no makeup look and feel has required a lot of trial and error. This bare minerals moisturizer came across my radar, and clearly people love it so I gave it a try.I’ve gotta say- I don’t get the hype.I LOVE Elta MDs tinted spf and it’s been my go to for years but I’m looking for something w a little more coverage. So I’ve been kind of using that product as my baseline for what I expect in a tinted moisturizer. The BM moisturizer just totally missed the mark for me.One it dries feels very sticky on the skin. Like I had to wash my hands after bc it was driving me crazy. It felt like how a cheap moisturizer feels on your hands after it dries. Maybe it’s the hyaluronic acid that’s doing that bc my Ordinary HA leaves a similar vibe but will melt away as I layer my regular moisturizer over it. This stuck around.On top of that IT PILLS. I’m not talking if I try to put on other makeup over it (I saw another review that says it doesn’t play nice when layer makeup) I’m talking with it just existing on my skin and my normal wear through the day. So if I touch my face at all, it would pill. MAYBE it wouldn’t do that if I didn’t layer my collagen and regular moisturizer on underneath it but I will literally never put any type of make up on my face without a simple base moisturizer at the very least, first. So I didn’t bother trying.TLDR: this stuff was a huge disappointment.HOWEVER- I’ve found the product I’ve been looking for. I actually have two suggestions-- IT cosmetics cc+ Nude Glow skin tint or:- Tula radiant skin B

LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I've been using this product for many years, and I keep buying it because I like it better than anything else. I'm somewhat fair (with coolish skin tones) and the 05 Natural seems the best for me so I've always stuck with that tint. I have never liked and basically never worn foundation, but this product is different. It is nicely moisturizing, has SPF 30, and a very slight tint to smooth out your complexion and color and it somewhat hides reddish areas and spots. At 72 I have pretty good skin and barely any wrinkles, so I'm not sure how the product would be on older more wrinkled or sun damaged skin. I have stayed out of the sun my whole life and at my current age, that has paid off! Complexion Rescue gives a light bit of coverage without ever looking like you have ... MoreI've been using this product for many years, and I keep buying it because I like it better than anything else. I'm somewhat fair (with coolish skin tones) and the 05 Natural seems the best for me so I've always stuck with that tint. I have never liked and basically never worn foundation, but this product is different. It is nicely moisturizing, has SPF 30, and a very slight tint to smooth out your complexion and color and it somewhat hides reddish areas and spots. At 72 I have pretty good skin and barely any wrinkles, so I'm not sure how the product would be on older more wrinkled or sun damaged skin. I have stayed out of the sun my whole life and at my current age, that has paid off! Complexion Rescue gives a light bit of coverage without ever looking like you have anything on your skin, so I love that. After it is on, my skin feels soft and non-greasy, like freshly washed skin. It holds up all day long, even in our California heat. I recently got testers from a couple of Chanel foundation products, also one from MAC, and I really didn't see that they added anything that this Complexion Rescue doesn't already do and I didn't like how my skin felt after putting them on. I use various moisturizing products prior to putting this product on at the end, and since I don't really have oily skin any more all these products work well together. I use a tiny dot of product on each cheek and I use this daily, but surprisingly the tub lasts nearly a year. It is buildable if you think you need more than one layer, but I've never used more than one application. I think for many people younger than I am, it would probably be fine without any added moisturizers under it. Fabulous and affordable product, I hope it never gets discontinued.

So disappointing!

Two stars because: color matched EXACTLY, wear and feel was GREAT, also an SPF!!! I was so excited, I thought I found a Holy Grail product..But it broke me out so terribly on my temples! My skin is so sensitive and my pores are huge. I have never had acne on my forehead or temples, the one area of my face I didn't have to worry about, but this product ruined that. 4 months later I still get the occasional cluster of painful, itchy, and hard pimples on my temples now. I now have to use product on my entire face instead of just my nose, cheeks, and chin to keep my adult acne under control. I am very controlling about my brush cleanliness and product use. I know it was this product. I just can't believe it only broke me out in areas I had never had to worry about ... MoreTwo stars because: color matched EXACTLY, wear and feel was GREAT, also an SPF!!! I was so excited, I thought I found a Holy Grail product..But it broke me out so terribly on my temples! My skin is so sensitive and my pores are huge. I have never had acne on my forehead or temples, the one area of my face I didn't have to worry about, but this product ruined that. 4 months later I still get the occasional cluster of painful, itchy, and hard pimples on my temples now. I now have to use product on my entire face instead of just my nose, cheeks, and chin to keep my adult acne under control. I am very controlling about my brush cleanliness and product use. I know it was this product. I just can't believe it only broke me out in areas I had never had to worry about before. If it had just been a normal breakout, this would have been a 3 or even 4 star review because everything else about this product really is amazing, and I know my skin reacts a bit more strongly than most, but acne prone MONTHS later still?? I used to prefer BM products over anything else but now, I am trying new things.

THE BEST "foundation" for irritated, sensitive skin!

I'm 43, have had sensitive skin and eczema on my face all my life, so finding foundation has always been a nightmare. Mineral powder foundation dries my skin a little too much but most liquids or creams are too thick and cakey, making me breakout in acne and flaring my eczema. I always sweat a lot in the summer as well, which leaves my makeup looking worse for wear.So I decided to try out some tinted moisturizers from different brands to see if any of them might be more my thing than traditional foundation. Most didn't provide quite enough coverage to even out my skin tone (eczema has left discoloration and a bit of scarring) but this one surprised me. A LOT. Maybe because it's a gel formula- I don't know- but it spreads so smoothly and doesn't dry too fast, giving ... MoreI'm 43, have had sensitive skin and eczema on my face all my life, so finding foundation has always been a nightmare. Mineral powder foundation dries my skin a little too much but most liquids or creams are too thick and cakey, making me breakout in acne and flaring my eczema. I always sweat a lot in the summer as well, which leaves my makeup looking worse for wear.So I decided to try out some tinted moisturizers from different brands to see if any of them might be more my thing than traditional foundation. Most didn't provide quite enough coverage to even out my skin tone (eczema has left discoloration and a bit of scarring) but this one surprised me. A LOT. Maybe because it's a gel formula- I don't know- but it spreads so smoothly and doesn't dry too fast, giving me enough time to blend it and get the coverage I want. I use a foundation brush to apply, then a concealer brush to lightly pat some concealer into trouble spots. I don't use a primer with it since I dislike a lot of layered products but I do lightly dust on some translucent setting powder afterward and finish up with a spritz of setting spray, which seems to keep everything looking good for most of the day.This is now my Holy Grail 'foundation' and I use it almost every day. It's never caused me to have a breakout, it doesn't sting and it wears for a pretty long time. Also removes easily at the end of the day.I LOVE this stuff and will despair if it's ever discontinued.

Worth the try but won't repeat

I used to use this product way back when it first came out and always loved it! I decided to go back to it because I wanted something easy and light for every day use. I have tried everything to love this product and just can't. I've tried on clean skin as it recommends, with primer, applying with fingers, brush, beauty blender, and nothing gets this product to look how I want. I find it very difficulty to blend because it pills or just comes right off. When I do get it applied, its a beautiful finish but definitely needs setting powder on top to not look too greasy throughout the day. By lunch time I normally notice that it has creased into any fine lines and gets cakey. By the time I get home, its very patchy and off completely in some spots. It definitely wasn't ... MoreI used to use this product way back when it first came out and always loved it! I decided to go back to it because I wanted something easy and light for every day use. I have tried everything to love this product and just can't. I've tried on clean skin as it recommends, with primer, applying with fingers, brush, beauty blender, and nothing gets this product to look how I want. I find it very difficulty to blend because it pills or just comes right off. When I do get it applied, its a beautiful finish but definitely needs setting powder on top to not look too greasy throughout the day. By lunch time I normally notice that it has creased into any fine lines and gets cakey. By the time I get home, its very patchy and off completely in some spots. It definitely wasn't worth the money to have this many issues.

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Over the last couple years, I have probably spent tens of thousands of dollars on makeup and skin care. I have dry, acne-prone skin. No matter what I used, or how expensive it was or how much it was hyped up, everything I tried would pill and separate on my face, cake up around my nose or acne, etc. No alteration in my skin care changed anything. I was about to just throw my hands up and come to terms that my face just sucked and that was that. But I went to lunch one day with some younger ladies (I say younger as if i'm super old or something, i'm turning 29 this year and these girls were early 20s 🤣) from my church and I found myself so envious of their skin, so glowy and dewy and vibrant and smooth. Seriously, it was borderline creepy the way I was staring at ... MoreOver the last couple years, I have probably spent tens of thousands of dollars on makeup and skin care. I have dry, acne-prone skin. No matter what I used, or how expensive it was or how much it was hyped up, everything I tried would pill and separate on my face, cake up around my nose or acne, etc. No alteration in my skin care changed anything. I was about to just throw my hands up and come to terms that my face just sucked and that was that. But I went to lunch one day with some younger ladies (I say younger as if i'm super old or something, i'm turning 29 this year and these girls were early 20s 🤣) from my church and I found myself so envious of their skin, so glowy and dewy and vibrant and smooth. Seriously, it was borderline creepy the way I was staring at their faces. I had to ask them, how are y'all's faces so perfect?? and they both told me they used this. I picked up my phone and ordered it at that moment - what's one more product in hopes my life will change? I was half expecting it to turn out like all the rest, just an expensive half-used bottle in a bin at the back of my linen closet. However, I guess you could say my skin had finally been revolutionized. Immediately I noticed how silky smooth and light it was. I applied it with my fingers, just dab dab dab across my face, and gently rubbed in. Then I added a second layer with a buffing brush. Just played around with it, getting to know the product. It was like.. the complete opposite of everything i've ever tried before. It's so hydrating, does not look gross on my dry patches or pimples. I LOVE the buildable coverage. Even on my laziest days, when a full face just isn't feasible - it's this and my eyebrows, I cannot go without. I hope I never have to live another day without it. I'm considering buying a bulk amount just to stash it away in case they ever discontinue it (Don't please), or there's like a zombie apocalypse or something.