Help with Bare Minerals ID foundation.?

I use Bare Minerals ID foundation and I have really dry skin so my makeup always looks cakey. It may be because I put maybe alot on but I need to do that to cover up my blemishes and for it to stay on all throughout the day. But it always does look cakey and it never fully stays on throughout the day. My skin gets really oily by the way. I find that if I put on the mineral veil durring the middle of the day it stays on and doesn't look as bad later on. Anyways how can I make it not look cakey and for it to stay on? And I do use moisturizer befor I put it on.Help with Bare Minerals ID foundation.?
Start out by using a make-up primer, Prime time foundation primer by Bare Minerals is silicone based, like many so to you it may feel greasy but it's not, it's the silicone. The primer will give the make-up an even surface to sit on.





Next, Cover any redness or blemishes with the multitasking Bisque or Summer bisque depending on your complexion. Use a concealer brush and make sure you blend the edge of each blemish. After that buff on your make-up. Put a little on, then buff buff buff! Bare Minerals is meant to be layered so don't load too much powder on to the brush at once. Once you've done your other complexion products, eyes, etc. use your mineral veil.





You say your skin is very dry but also very oily? Sounds imbalanced. I would guess that using a good exfoliant a few times a week would drastically change how your make-up wears.





Look for a product with Glycolic acid in it, if you can get to a Bare Escentuals store pick up the acne kit by MD Formulations. It is a 5 piece set that will provide you with all the products you need to get your skin back in shape. If you cant get to that head to the drugstore and pick up a cream cleanser, like Cetaphil. Follow that with a toner to balance your PH. I like Burts bees garden tomato or rosewater toner for acne. Follow with a moisturizer.





In the evenings treat your acne with a spot treatment, I like MD formulations Glycare acne gel, products with Salycilic acid, Tea tree oil and Benzoyl peroxide are great too.





Exfoliate a few times a week with a Glycol based product, avoid any ';scrubs'; unless they are Jojoba beads, otherwise they may irritate your skin.





Finally, you can set your make-up using a fine mist. I mix distilled water with a few drops of Lavender essential oil. The lavender is antibacterial and will help to kill bacteria while the water sets the make-up.Help with Bare Minerals ID foundation.?
I just started using Bare Minerals and I love it. However, I have read many contradicting reviews on it... a lot of people have complained of getting badly clogged pores, itchiness during the day (especially summer), because of an ingredient called Bismuth Oxychloride that is in it. I have yet to experience any side effects (If any at all, my skin is quite clear), and I am not sure how long you have been using the product, but it is just something to look out for.


You should try using a toner (I use Nivea Visage), then moisturize, then apply a primer. This will help it to go on smoother. Also make sure that you tap off the brush after swirling it in the foundation.
I know where your coming from, i wear a lot of makeup and it all comes off in the day and i try to cover my bags and freckles and everything... argh so annoying :L Moisturise and then use a mattifying gel before you put on foundation and then put on dream matte mousse and then miss sporty so clear coverstick because then you can just put it on in the morning and then in the afternoon so it lasts and it looks natural and really nice (and their both cheap)!!!


xxx
Bare Minerals is your problem and your dermatologist is not being truthful with you. Bare Minerals is loaded with BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE a form of ARSENIC LEAD that occurs in the soil naturally this is harmful to your health as well as it DOES irritate your skin, makes it itch and clogs pores. It is the single worst product that you could put on your face.
okay, if you wish to continue using that foundation, then the only thing i'd recommend is to have a daily routine with your skin, i'm sure it will help with your blemish problem. :)





okay first of all we'll need to cleanse your skin, so pick a cleanser and you mentioned you have dry skin yes? so pick one specialized for that, or for ';sensitive skin. i don't recommend something on a pad, it can be too rough on your skin. Some tips when you're washing your face, is to get a soft cloth. Put it in some hot water (not too hot) then put it on your face to open your pores. Leave it on there for about 30 seconds. After you've done that, apply the cleanser. and wash very well. remember to leave it on there for a bit while you do other activities like combing your hair or brushing Your teeth. :) This makes the cleanser work like 3 times better.





Then apply a toner. There's lots out there so consult someone, pharmacist?) or whoever's there. That should do it.





Okay now with the makeup, i'd suggest something liquid? they make Liquid mineral makeup, or just ask the person at the store. After that, then put on a mineral veil. :) You don't need to use moisturizer if you're using liquid. If you cake, you have a better chance of getting blemishes. and the liquid should make it not lok cakey.