This guide is for individuals seeking to achieve a natural, luminous complexion using the bareMinerals The Original Get Started Kit in Medium Tan. This kit provides the essentials for full coverage that feels remarkably lightweight, ensuring an all-day, radiant finish. While designed as a foundational starting point, mastering its application can unlock your best 'bare beauty' look.
Full, Lightweight Coverage: Achieve comprehensive skin coverage without a heavy feel, allowing your skin to breathe.
Natural, Luminous Finish: Designed to impart a radiant, healthy-looking glow that enhances your natural beauty.
All-Day Wear: Formulated to provide lasting coverage, keeping your complexion looking fresh from morning to night.
Mineral-Based Formula: Utilizes a gentle, mineral-based composition, characteristic of bareMinerals' 'Original' line.
Medium Tan Shade: Specifically curated for individuals with medium tan skin tones, offering a seamless match.
Get Started Kit: Contains the core components needed to begin your journey with bareMinerals Original Foundation.
Effortless Full Coverage: Provides excellent coverage for imperfections while remaining undetectable on the skin.
Healthy Glow: Delivers a luminous, natural-looking finish that avoids a flat or dull appearance.
Comfortable for Extended Wear: Its lightweight nature ensures comfort throughout the day, without caking or creasing.
Suitable for Beginners: The 'Get Started Kit' format simplifies the introduction to mineral foundation application.
Mineral Formulation: Often well-tolerated by various skin types due to its gentle mineral ingredients.
Specific Application Technique: Achieving optimal results (like the signature 'swirl, tap, buff' method) may require some practice.
Shade Specificity: This kit is for a single shade ('Medium Tan'), requiring careful selection for best results.
Limited Kit Contents: As a 'Get Started' kit, it focuses on essentials and may not include all desired complementary makeup items or brushes.
Powder Format: Some users may prefer liquid or cream foundations for different finishes or skin types.
Effortless Full Coverage: Provides excellent coverage for imperfections while remaining undetectable on the skin.
Healthy Glow: Delivers a luminous, natural-looking finish that avoids a flat or dull appearance.
Comfortable for Extended Wear: Its lightweight nature ensures comfort throughout the day, without caking or creasing.
Suitable for Beginners: The 'Get Started Kit' format simplifies the introduction to mineral foundation application.
Mineral Formulation: Often well-tolerated by various skin types due to its gentle mineral ingredients.
Specific Application Technique: Achieving optimal results (like the signature 'swirl, tap, buff' method) may require some practice.
Shade Specificity: This kit is for a single shade ('Medium Tan'), requiring careful selection for best results.
Limited Kit Contents: As a 'Get Started' kit, it focuses on essentials and may not include all desired complementary makeup items or brushes.
Powder Format: Some users may prefer liquid or cream foundations for different finishes or skin types.
The bareMinerals The Original Get Started Kit is engineered to provide a flawless yet natural complexion for daily wear. Its core strength lies in its ability to offer buildable full coverage without compromising on a lightweight feel or luminous finish.
Achieving Your 'Bare Beauty' Complexion:
Prep Your Skin: Start with clean, moisturized skin. Allow your moisturizer or primer to fully absorb before applying foundation.
Swirl: Tap a small amount of the Original Foundation into the lid. Using the included brush (if applicable, or a suitable kabuki brush), gently swirl the brush in the foundation until the minerals are fully absorbed into the bristles.
Tap: Tap off any excess foundation from the brush back into the lid. This prevents over-application and ensures an even finish.
Buff: Apply the foundation to your face in a circular, buffing motion. Start from the outside of your face and work your way inward. Use light pressure, gradually building coverage in areas where you need it most. Continue buffing until you achieve your desired level of coverage and a seamless blend.
Layer for Full Coverage: For areas requiring more coverage, repeat steps 2-4 with a small amount of additional product. The formula is designed to be buildable without becoming heavy or cakey.
Tips for Optimal Results:
Less is More: Start with a small amount of product; you can always add more.
Buff Thoroughly: The 'buffing' action is crucial for blending the minerals into the skin, activating their luminous properties and ensuring a natural look.
All-Day Coverage: For enhanced longevity, consider using a bareMinerals primer before application and a setting spray or finishing powder after. The natural oils of your skin can help the minerals meld for even better wear as the day progresses.
Spot Concealing: For targeted coverage of blemishes, apply a small amount of foundation with a smaller, denser brush directly onto the area, then lightly buff.
Setup: Getting Started
Your bareMinerals The Original Get Started Kit is ready to use immediately. Ensure your skin is clean and moisturized before application. The kit typically includes the Original Foundation and essential application tools (exact contents may vary; refer to your kit's packaging).
Compatibility: Who Can Use It?
Skin Types: bareMinerals Original Foundation is known for its gentle, mineral formulation, often making it suitable for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin. Its non-comedogenic properties generally mean it won't clog pores.
Tone Matching: The 'Medium Tan' shade is designed for specific skin tones. For best results, ensure it blends seamlessly with your jawline. If you are unsure, consider trying a small amount on your skin in natural light.
Care: Maintaining Your Products
Product Storage: Store your bareMinerals foundation in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maintain its integrity.
Brush Cleaning: If your kit includes brushes, regular cleaning is vital. Wash brushes with a gentle brush cleanser or mild soap and lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly, reshape the bristles, and lay them flat to dry completely before next use. This prevents product buildup and ensures hygienic application.
Product Hygiene: Avoid cross-contamination. Close product lids tightly after each use. Avoid sharing makeup products to maintain hygiene.