Breakouts from my i.d Bare minerals

[majacat]

I bought the Bare minerals cause i heard that it was good for your skin and it looked great.. I agree on the looking great part, but i seem to break out REALLY much.. i've been allergy tested and im not allergic to anything.. So my question here is do any of you girls had major break outs with the Bare minerals?:confused::confused::confused:

[pumpkincat210]

i have. The second i put it on my face started to itch and burn. So i don't use it obviously, but i've heard it breaks out other people too.

[loves_macxoxo]

oh man.. i have the most sensetive skin ever and i use BE. i have heard of it on other boards though!!

[majacat]

it doesn't hurt i just get really unclean skin and normally i only get a zit once a month or so..

[BellaGemma]

This product made my face itch as well. Don't know why- too bad b/c I liked the way it looked =(

[aziajs]

It's funny because my skin actually becomes clearer when I use BE. I have heard people say that it causes breakouts, though.

[Love Always Ivy]

alot of people are allergic to the bismuth in it.
i learned that BE is really hit or miss. i used to use it and it would look great but id break out along my jawline really bad and if i sweated even a little, my whole face would itch uncontrollably

[nightseye]

My friend also broke out with the Bare Minerals. She uses the Mac powder foundation and Every Minerals now and it works fine for her.

[frocher]

I have heard using the mineral veil first, then the bm, and lastly the mv again can help with the itching. This "sandwiching" supposedly keeps the itching at bay. I haven't tried it though.

[righteothen]

I use a brand of mineral makeup that doesn't have bismuth in it, so i don't know about the itching/breakouts personally, but I have heard about it. The causes, from the people that i've talked to, are either a) the bismuth oxycholoide, or b) the kabuki brush (which can cause micro scratches in people with sensitive skin, or people who press too hard. These scratches then get infected, causing a breakout.).

The best advice I can give is to try a different brush (if you're using the kabuki), and if that doesn't work, change formulas.

[sitasati]

I had to return my BE kit. I had huge horrible looking zits from it. I had to go to a derm to get some acne meds. My face is finally clear now...after like 3 months of non use. My acne scars looked like burns...I'm afraid to use anything on my face now I just put on eye makeup and lip stuff.

[lobsteriffic]

BE has actually cleared up my skin.

[majacat]

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Originally Posted by righteothen

The best advice I can give is to try a different brush (if you're using the kabuki), and if that doesn't work, change formulas.

Ill try that.. :-D

[ambidextrous]

My faced itched when I wore it yesterday... but didn't think it was the makeup... will try again to verify. would be too bad since the finish is nice : /

[entipy]

I've heard it breaks out a lot of folks. If trying the new brush doesn't work, you might want to consider another mineral company. My two favorites are MAD Minerals and Everyday Minerals. Also, I've been hearing really good things about Monave's foundations recently.

Good luck!!

[tadzio79]

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Originally Posted by frocher

I have heard using the mineral veil first, then the bm, and lastly the mv again can help with the itching. This "sandwiching" supposedly keeps the itching at bay. I haven't tried it though.

hmmm this sounds interesting. I looked at the ingredients and mineral veil doesn't have bismuth oxychloride - which is in bare minerals foundation.
Since busmuth oxychloride is the cause for itching in some people (thankfully I don't have this prob), doing the sandwich method might theoretically help people with itching issues.

[ruqayya33]

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Originally Posted by majacat

it doesn't hurt i just get really unclean skin and normally i only get a zit once a month or so..

What do you mean by "really unclean skin?"

[ruqayya33]

Quote:

Originally Posted by righteothen

I use a brand of mineral makeup that doesn't have bismuth in it, so i don't know about the itching/breakouts personally, but I have heard about it. The causes, from the people that i've talked to, are either a) the bismuth oxycholoide, or b) the kabuki brush (which can cause micro scratches in people with sensitive skin, or people who press too hard. These scratches then get infected, causing a breakout.).

The best advice I can give is to try a different brush (if you're using the kabuki), and if that doesn't work, change formulas.

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Originally Posted by tadzio79

hmmm this sounds interesting. I looked at the ingredients and mineral veil doesn't have bismuth oxychloride - which is in bare minerals foundation.
Since busmuth oxychloride is the cause for itching in some people (thankfully I don't have this prob), doing the sandwich method might theoretically help people with itching issues.

I used to use BE and broke out terribly from it. Then I found out that I am allergic to the bismuth in it...... so now I use Alima.

In regards to the brush issue/recommedation:

Now that I use a bismuth-free product, I have no problems with my BE brushes. I typically use the BE Heavenly, BE Handi Buki or the BE Eye Buki. (I use the Eye Buki for a little extra concealer coverage over larger areas.)

Sometimes, people may use good quality brushes that are dirty. I use the BE Quick Change (spray brush cleaner) every other day. I just spray a little on a lint-free papertowel and wipe the bristles over it until clean. Then I let the brush dry - while I apply moisturizer, do my hair or get dressed. The alcohol and cleansing agents in the spray cleaner remove much of the product build-up and bacteria.... I also wash my brushes every 2 weeks, with a gentle baby shampoo. (Make sure you rinse very well. Residue can also cause skin irritations amd may make the bristles stiffer.)

Buffing too vigorously and hard can also cause "heat" and tiny scratches (which someone here already mentioned.) I've seen this done by friends with sensitive skin, who also complained of itching/irritation. I personally use a "light hand" and gently let the bristles glide over my skin, as if to "tickle" it. I brush over the same area - in a downward motion - several times, which seems to give me a decent coverage without the need to heavily buff the product into my skin.

Lastly, if you really want a very very very soft kabuki brush, I'd recommend the Too Faced Retractable Kabuki. I love that one, but only use it as a travel brush in my purse and gym bag (since my BE brushes work fine for home use.) The brush head can be "adjusted" to give a full and fluffy brush or a smaller and stiffer brush.

Regarding the sandwiching of BE's bismuth-free Mineral Veil and BE's foundation which contains bismuth:

I hate extra steps.... but that's just me. I'd rather use only a few products that are GOOD FOR my skin. For me that's kinda like using a creamy, dewy product and then applying a mattifying powder over it to eliminate the dewy finish. Why not just use a semi-matte or matte product instead?! I do, however, understand that some of you may want to not waste a product (and the $$ you spent on it) and therefore try to find ways to use it up. (On the other hand you could also swap or sell it.) If layering works for you - go for it.

[willowfaery]

I've never had a problem with BE but I always put the veil on first anyway as I have very oily skin and it helps set my foundation.
However that said my daughter has had break out and I am now wondering if this is causing it.... thanks for the info.
Jules xx

[majacat]

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Originally Posted by ruqayya33

What do you mean by "really unclean skin?"

By that i mean.. many many zits... my chin , nose and between the brows for the most part but like 10 at a time :-S

[i_love_mac]

My friend used Bare essenctuals and it broke her out around her nose. So I told her to go and get MAC MSF

[MzzRach]

The Bismuth in the BE foundation causes itchiness and irritation for a lot of people. I for one, cannot wear it. I do love the BE Mineral Veil, though.

I would switch to another mineral makeup, there are so many good ones available now.

[victoriamanda]

I just received in the mail yesterday a bunch of mineral makeup from Mineral Makeup | Erth Minerals Cosmetics It does not contain the bismuth in any of the products. I used it yesterday and liked it alot! So give that a try. I break out on the chin when Aunt Flo is in town, but that is about it. But I definately did not want anything with the bismuth in it.

[dorkynerd]

My only problem was with the foundation..and only in the summer. When I was outside my face would itch like CRAZY. I never broke out or anything. I do still use the e/s and blushes.

[rarity]

I get an occasional zit when I don't wash my brushes. BE brushes are natural hair and can cause breakouts if not cleaned regularly.