bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20 Review & Swatches

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bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20 Review & Swatches

It has been a while since I’ve featured anything from bareMinerals but I have been enjoying the bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20 as a nice full coverage option. Here’s what you need to know.

What is bareMinerals BarePro 24HR Matte Liquid Foundation?

What is bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20
What is bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20

This a long-wearing formula that uses skin-mimicking pigments and promises a natural matte finish:

  • Full coverage, natural-looking finish
  • All day long wear formula
  • Infused with pomegranate extract to nourish and strengthen the skin
  • Broad-spectrum UV protection – mineral SPF 20
  • Available in 40 shades

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bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Shades

There are 40 shades in the collection:

  • Fair 05 Cool​ (For very fair cool skin with a pink hue)
  • Fair 10 Neutral​ (For very fair neutral skin with a peach hue)
  • Fair 10 Warm​ (For very fair warm skin with a yellow hue)
  • Fair 12 Cool ​(For fair cool skin with a pink hue)
  • Fair 15 Cool​ (For fair cool skin with a subtle pink hue)
  • Fair 15 Neutral ​(For fair neutral skin with a subtle pink hue)
  • Fair 17 Neutral​ (For fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue)
  • Fair 15 Warm​ (For fair warm skin with a yellow hue)
  • Light 21 Cool​ (For light cool skin with a pink hue)
  • Light 21 Neutral​ (For light neutral skin with a subtle pink hue)
  • Light 20 Warm​ (For light warm skin with a yellow hue)
  • Light 21 Warm​ (For light warm skin with a peach hue)
  • Light 22 Warm​ (For light warm skin with a rosy hue)
  • Light 25 Cool​ (For light cool skin with a pink hue)
  • Light 26 Cool​ (For light cool skin with a peach hue)
  • Light 27 Cool​ (For light cool skin with a yellow hue)
  • Light 28 Neutral​ (For light neutral skin with a pink hue)
  • Light 27 Neutral​ (For light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue)
  • Medium 30 Cool​ (For medium cool skin with a pink hue)
  • Medium 32 Cool​ (For medium cool skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium 30 Neutral​ (For medium neutral skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium 30 Warm​ (For medium warm skin with a yellow hue)
  • Medium 35 Neutral​ (For medium neutral skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium 37 Warm​ (For medium warm skin with a golden hue)
  • Medium 35 Warm​ (For medium warm skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium Deep 40 Neutral​ (For medium deep neutral skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium Deep 43 Neutral​ (For medium deep neutral skin with a peach hue)
  • Medium Deep 40 Warm​ (For medium deep warm skin with a golden hue)
  • Medium Deep 46 Cool​ (For medium deep cool skin with a rosy hue)
  • Medium Deep 45 Neutral​ (For medium rich neutral skin with a golden hue)
  • Medium Deep 46 Neutral​ (For medium rich neutral skin with a yellow hue)
  • Medium Deep 46 Warm​ (For medium deep rich warm skin with a golden hue)
  • Deep 50 Neutral​ (For deep neutral skin with a subtle golden hue)
  • Deep 51 Neutral​ (For deep neutral skin with a subtle rosy hue)
  • Deep 51 Warm​ (For deep warm skin with a golden hue)
  • Deep 56 Cool​ (For deep cool skin with a red hue)
  • Deep 57 Neutral​ (For very deep neutral skin with a subtle golden hue)
  • Deep 55 Warm​ (For very deep warm skin with a golden hue)
  • Deep 61 Cool​ (For extra deep cool skin with a red hue)
  • Deep 65 Neutral​ (For extra deep neutral skin with a subtle red hue)

Swatches

I have two shades to show you, Light 20 Warm, Light 21 Neutral:

bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ in Light 20 Warm and Light 21 Neutral
bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ in Light 20 Warm and Light 21 Neutral

Before & After Photos

The shade I chose was Light 20 Warm:

bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ Mineral SPF 20 Review
Before Photo
bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ in shade Light 20 Warm applied
bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ in shade Light 20 Warm applied
My Review of ibareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​
My Review of bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​

First of all, I should say that this is a formula upgrade of an existing foundation – bareMinerals BarePRO Performance Wear Liquid Foundation. Check out the linked review to see the previous formula. I should note though, I reviewed that foundation such a long time ago that I can really remember much about it.

Here’s an image from bareMinerals that demonstrates the changes in formula:

bareminerals barepro 24hr liquid foundation review 4

Now I have to say, I am much more of a dewy finish foundation girl, as you will know if you read here a lot. However, I think a foundation like this certainly has its place in my portfolio.

It delivers a very flawless and perfected finish, and you can get it to glow with what you use underneath and on top of it. The photo of it above is with the rest of my makeup applied.

I prepped my skin with the KOSAS DreamBeam (review and swatches here) and then used my Bronzing Balm, Highlighter Duo and Blush from REESON Beauty*.

I found that the finish was so flattering when worn like this. It stayed in place all day, and nothing moved or settled into pores or lines. I think this will be a really good one to choose for summer if you are worried about your makeup sliding all over your face.

In terms of how it compares to other mattes I have tried recently, I think it is more matte, and a tad fuller coverage than the Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation that I really love.

I find that I can get more glow out of the ABH with less work, and it looks slightly more natural and less ‘completely perfect’ than this bareMinerals matte foundation. I think it will really depend on the look you are going for.

I think I’ll be reserving this bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ for when the summer is in full swing.

Where to buy it

The bareMinerals BarePro 24HR WEAR Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation​ is £37.50 and available via the links below. If you shop at Sephora, use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off:

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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Review & Swatches

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Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Review & Swatches

I have been testing out the Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 and I have both shades here to show you. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Kosas DreamBeam?

What is Kosas DreamBeam?
What is Kosas DreamBeam?
  • Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that helps to defend the skin against the signs of ageing
  • Water-resistant, hypoallergenic and non-acnegenic
  • Uses mineral non-nano zinc oxide to provide a physical barrier to protect skin against the sun’s rays
  • Also contains hyaluronic acid, allantoin, peptides and ceramides to hydrate, plump, soothe and smooth
  • Can be used alone or as a base for makeup
  • Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
  • Available in 2 shades

Key Ingredients

Mineral SPF 30 – protects with 21.7% non-nano zinc

Peptides – to plump, smooth and firm

Ceramides – to improve skin suppleness

Sodium Hyaluronate – to hydrates and help lock in moisture

Allantoin – to soothe and condition

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There are two shades available in this new SPF from Kosas:

  • Original (OG) – radiant finish (existing shade outside of the UK)
  • Sunlit – Golden Glow (new shade)

Here are the swatches:

Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Texture
Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Texture
Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Swatches
Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Swatches
Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Swatches
Kosas DreamBeam Original & Sunlit Swatches (blended)

Before & After Photos

Kosas DreamBeam Orginal & Sunlit
Before

Here’s a photo with the Original shade applied:

Kosas DreamBeam Original applied
Kosas DreamBeam Original applied

And here’s a photo with Sunlit applied:

Kosas DreamBeam Sunlit applied
Kosas DreamBeam Sunlit applied

The finish looks quite shiny in the swatch photos, but it does dry down to more of a matte finish.

My Review

My review of Kosas DreamBeam
My review of Kosas DreamBeam

If there’s one skincare step I refuse to skip, it’s sunscreen, but let’s be honest, finding one that feels good is no easy feat. I was super excited to try the Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 because I love the brand and I really enjoy their take on skin.

I really appreciate the fact that this is as much a skincare product as it is a sunscreen, and I have been enjoying both shades.

First Impressions – The Texture & Application

It has a lovely lightweight whipped cream-gel texture that feels more like a moisturiser than a typical SPF. It glides onto the skin smoothly and the tints in both shades are great at neutralising any white cast from the Zinc Oxide.

It layers really nicely under makeup. I tested it under the bareMinerals Barepro 24H Liquid Foundation* and they worked really well together. It acts as a primer and my makeup held well and didn’t settles in my lines or pores.

It doesn’t feel heavy, and there’s no greasy sensation as the day goes on. It doesn’t get overly dewy and stays comfortable although I think if you had dry skin, it may not feel nourishing enough on its own. Be sure to prep your skin accordingly with a richer moisturiser.

I’d say it is more on that matte side than the new launch from Ultra Violette, which also has a higher SPF of 50. For more info on that, read: Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen Review. It launches in the UK soon. If you’re oily, you may prefer this Kosas one.

On my light skin tone, the Original peachy tint blended seamlessly and the Sunlit tint is fab if I want more of a bronzy glow. It’s a fab product. If you hate the feel of traditional sunscreen, this is one of those mineral SPFs that actually feels a bit more like skincare.

Where to buy it

Kosas Dreambeam SPF30 is £36 and available now via the links below. If you shop at Sephora, use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off:

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