Bare Escentuals • Mineral Veil • Loose Powders
(1026 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.7 |
| Would buy this product again. | 62% |
| Package Quality | 3.2 |
| Price | 3.4 |
| Ingredients | |
*TOP REVIEWER* makeupdiva23 on 7/30/2002 1:58:00 PM more reviews by makeupdiva23
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse Eyes: Green
Update: I have switched to Aromaleigh minerals, which works much better with my skin. Bare Escentuals is too shiny for me, caused breakouts, and didn't match/work with my skintone.
Old Review: I love this!!! I had been using the foundation for awhile and then I finally decided to give this a try. This powder works so beautifully with the foundation. It makes your skin look flawless! This powder just melts right into your skin; you can't even tell it's there. I just wish that it had a sifter on the top like the foundation!
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LaurieS on 7/20/2002 11:49:00 PM more reviews by LaurieS
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This stuff is great. It lasts forever (unless you're clumsy like myself and spill most of it all over your bathroom) and is totally buildable without looking cakey. It leaves a lovely matte finish and a quick dusting whisks the oilies away. My only beef is the packaging. Can't BE come up with some sort of klutz proof container? Please?!!
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faeryglitter on 7/20/2002 4:14:00 PM more reviews by faeryglitter
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry Hair: Other Eyes: Blue
umm..yuck? BE stuff just did not work for me. this was oh-so-obvious even with a tiny little bit. didn't control oil, looked gross. thumbs down. sorry..
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*TOP REVIEWER* MusesX9 on 7/19/2002 11:27:00 PM more reviews by MusesX9
Age: 30-35 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I love this...I totally recommend it to anyone and everyone. It makes my pores look smaller. My only gripe is the money for the size. I ordered it through QVC and hoped that it would be bigger alas, it wasn't. Overall, love this! It is very messy and, unfortunately, I did have to retouch but not as much as I normally do.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Pam1 on 7/16/2002 4:31:00 PM more reviews by Pam1
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
While I am not that crazy about the mineral foundation, I absolutely adore the mineral veil!!! It is hands down the best powder that I have ever used. It is very finely milled and is translucent on the skin. I agree with the other reviews this stuff is a winner! I highly recommend!!! My only complaint is that it does not have a shaker top.
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*TOP REVIEWER* BEVERLYS on 7/9/2002 12:55:00 AM more reviews by BEVERLYS
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Absolutely PERFECT. I use this as a mattifier either by itself or underneath a bronzer.. and it keeps my tzone matte through the day! It's perfectly smooth, doesn't break me out, and feels wonderful on the skin. I will repurchase!
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NancyB on 7/3/2002 1:11:00 AM more reviews by NancyB
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
Wonderful! I dust it on before the mineral foundation and get a beautiful finish. Then dust over the top of all my makeup when done. Carry it with me during the day, and you can't tell how many "layers" go on...just whisper light! A++++
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shes_a_bombshell on 6/28/2002 9:35:00 AM more reviews by shes_a_bombshell
Age: Unknown Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
mineral veil is a translucent powder. it really makes the BE foundation look more natural and it also takes away shine. and the little jar comes with a ton, i won't run out for a while, but when i do, i'll definitely repurchase. love this!!
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Jeniletv on 6/25/2002 9:49:00 AM more reviews by Jeniletv
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
This was the absolute best finisher for the BE foundation. It goes on so easy and makes my skin feel like velvet. It helps to minimize my pores and keeps the shine away all day. It also helps to set my makeup. I don't have to touch up at all during the day. It is the best!!!!!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* peridot7 on 6/8/2002 3:29:00 PM more reviews by peridot7
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I've never been a real big fan of loose powders and haven't used any in quite a few years. However, I do like the Mineral Veil. Not too heavy and gives a great finished look without looking overdone. Will probably buy this again if it ever runs out! Packaging has a bit to be desired as do all of their products. Maybe Leslie will get around to putting sifters in these jars, which seems to be the general overall complaint of BE's products. Otherwise, they're great!
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shan226 on 5/29/2002 8:23:00 AM more reviews by shan226
Age: Unknown Skin: Other Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I agree with Penguin's review. Okay powder but there is nothing out of this world fabulous about it!! I hated the packaging ...my jar did not come with a sifter. It is not a bad product, but I won't buy this again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Colleen on 5/2/2002 2:05:00 PM more reviews by Colleen
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This is very finely milled powder that keeps the oilies away. I love that it is translucent and doesn't darken throughout the day.
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GretchenF on 4/25/2002 12:53:00 AM more reviews by GretchenF
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I LOVE Mineral Veil! It is such an amazing product. After I've applied my BE foundation, I put this on and it seems to soften my skin (visually). It is spectacular how it almost makes my pores disappear! I'll use this product for the rest of my life!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* CarolynF on 3/29/2002 7:35:00 PM more reviews by CarolynF
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I have converted from T leclerc loose to mineral veil. It is so finely milled it is dust-like. Makes your skin look as close to flawless as it can. I just ordered my 2nd jar. I use it up too fast, that is my only complaint.
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*TOP REVIEWER* mellody43 on 3/25/2002 6:49:00 PM more reviews by mellody43
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium Eyes: Blue
I wouldn't even call Mineral Veil a powder -- it is so fine that it's like a delicate dust! Very nice for just setting your face, finishing yourself off for a polished look, without any cakeyness. You won't look like you have 'powder' on.
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lgs13 on 3/22/2002 7:30:00 PM more reviews by lgs13
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I use the mineral veil over my BE #2 powder foundation and it doesn't even feel like I have either on. I only feel refreshed and glowing when I touch up. Wonderful powder!!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* Shawnah on 3/9/2002 6:22:00 PM more reviews by Shawnah
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
This makes my pores just seem to totally disappear! You can't tell you have powder on and is great for EVER skin tone. Perfect for touch ups. I have purchased this many times over.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Penguin on 3/9/2002 12:01:00 PM more reviews by Penguin
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I know I'm in the minority on this one but I honestly didn't see anything from this product. Especially knowing how hyped it has been lately. A translucent, colorless powder. It didn't make anymore difference than say, Cornsilk Translucent powder. Sorry ladies, I'm not impressed.
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*TOP REVIEWER* CheckyDoll on 2/14/2002 11:43:00 AM more reviews by CheckyDoll
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red Eyes: Green
I am completely changing my original review which was just average, more bad than good. Well, this has become a staple, I've realized that this keeps the oilies away the longest, I swear though, I have the oiliest skin in the whole friggin world!! But this really helps, looks totally natural & doesn't clog pores. I'm not crazy about carrying around loose powder in my purse for touch-ups, but it's worth it. I just carry around a cute retractable powder brush for it. Give this a try if you're looking for a loose powder & nothing else makes your face matte for very long.
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*TOP REVIEWER* mellody43 on 2/12/2002 5:45:00 PM more reviews by mellody43
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium Eyes: Blue
I've never been a loose powder person, but this stuff is so finely textured that I can barely qualify it as a powder. I use it just over my nose and forehead when I want a really polished look. So lovely.