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BareMinerals: The Brand We Are Sleeping On

Why haven't I heard any beauty gurus talk about them?

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I'll be the first to admit that when I think of bareMinerals, I think of powder foundation. If you're anything like me, powder foundation just sounds like a nightmare. But this brand has some tricks up their sleeve, and they're found in these three products. If the rest of their makeup is this level of quality, I'm kissing my next paycheck good-bye. So let's get to it.

1. BareMinerals barePro Foundation

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Oil-free. Non-comedogenic. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist Tested. Sounds great, right? Well, it looks great, too. The bottle itself comes with one fluid ounce of product (the standard) and has a very thin formula. I preferred to apply it with a dense brush (using downward motions) for the most coverage, but using a damp sponge blends it well too. It has a natural finish, which makes it look and feel just like your own skin. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with dry skin as it may cling to dry patches, but for someone with normal skin like me (no dry patches, T-zone is not oily), it's an absolute dream.

2. BareMinerals bareSkin serum concealer

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This concealer is EVERYTHING. Now this, I would recommend for everyone. Because it's a serum concealer, the formula is very smooth and easy to blend out. Wearing it over foundation or own it's own, it has a nice medium coverage and makes your skin look extremely healthy. If you have oily/combination skin, I would recommend setting it with a powder. If you have dry skin, then this concealer should feel like a drink of water after a day out in the sun! Having normal skin, I normally do not set it and it brings my face to life with a dewy finish.

3. BareMinerals GenNude Matte Liquid Lipstick

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If you know me, then you know I love a good nude lip (preferable with cool/mauve undertones). With this collection, bareMinerals killed the shade range (not all are in the picture). I find myself swatching every single one in Sephora until I have no room on the back of my hand and the store tuns out of Q-tips to apply them. Although it's not completely transfer-proof like the Kat Von D or ColourPop liquid lipsticks, it has a comfortable matte formula which makes the application and the wear extremely bareable.

The best part about bareMinerals is that the brand is cruelty-free, meaning they do not test their products on animals, and many of their products are vegan, meaning none of their ingredients are made from animal or animal-derived ingredients. And guys, these three products have been on sale for quite a while now. I would imagine that their newer products would have even better quality. Now I can't attest to how well they hold up in humidity, as I have not yet tested them in the extreme South Carolina, but regardless, you need to get your hands on some of these goodies and stop sleeping on bareMinerals!

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2. You can be obnoxiously flirtatious with anyone you want. You are free to be that girl that flirts with everybody and makes 'em all smile (it's especially fun when the guy is as cute as Collin Jost). No shame.

3. Making random men nervous with your superior beauty and intense eye contact just for the hell of it is really amusing and empowering.

4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but *Kermit the Frog meme* That's none of my business)

5. The toilet seat will remain down.

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7. There's always this secret butterfly in your tummy that marvels at the possibility that when you go out this weekend you're gonna meet someone super handsome/wonderful/prince-like and have this moment of dazzling dalliance.

8. Nothing is that serious...you can take it all with a grain of salt...you don't owe anybody anything.

9. You can dance with anyone and everyone...or no one (Hello frat boi w/ glasses, I see you).

10. You don't have to fluff anyone's ego but your own.

11. Free drinks and dinners from single guys (It's not taking advantage if they're offering; a girl's gotta eat).

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14. You can daydream about what your future husband may be doing right now (and not get stressed/guilty out because you're not picturing your current boyfriend that's crazy about you as your future husband).

15. There is more time to be spent with your girlfriends.

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