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bareMinerals Flawless Complexion Essentials


When I was shopping last November, for the first time in Glasgow, I knew I wanted to pop into the bareMinerals Boutique. It was never my intention to get something of this magnitude, perhaps just a lipgloss, but this was calling to me. This kit was essentially my introduction to bareMinerals products.












The Flawless Complexion Essentials kit was advertised as 'your ultimate customizable 8-piece complexion collection'. I agree with that statement so much. The advisor at the boutique spent so much time with me matching my skin colour and deciding on products to put in the kit. It laso included a handy booklet for those who were unsure where products went, and how to apply them.



In the kit there was already a Flawless Application Face Brush. During my sit down with the bareMinerals' advisor, I was shown that the Flawless Application Face Brush was best used with the foundation. There was also a Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush include in the kit. You were then allowed to pick an additional face brush to include in your set. My advisor was so kind and allowed me to pick ANY additional brush for my kit; I picked up the Full Tapered Shadow Brush so that I had a well rounded brush selection.





Next included in the kit was the Prime Time Foundation Primer. It's a silicone based primer, perfect for making their foundation last longer on the face. My next choice was between a blush or a bronzer, after trying both on my face I decided on a READY Blush in The Faux Pas. It is a bright slightly cool toned Barbie pink. I then had the choice between a concealer or a brightener. I had just picked up the Benefit boi-ing concealer so it was obvious to me to pick up the eye brightener. The Stroke of Light is a brightener for those with medium complexions.


The second last items was the foundation, which was a choice between the Original 15spf Foundation or the READY 20spf Foundation. I picked up the the Original Foundation and was matched up to the shade Fairly Medium. The last item in the kit was the Mineral Veil Finishing powder, which feels so silky and lightweight.


The kit was a great introduction to key bareMinerals products, and while this kit is no longer available, there is always similar kits available in-store and online. The Get Started Complexion Kit is very similar to this, but is still available.

Anyone else bought any similar bareMinerals Kits?

Louise x x
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