Bare Minerals promises to bring 'the best of a BB, a CC, and a tinted moisturiser...with a 215% increase in skin hydration after just one week*' with Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel Cream. The product is essentially a tinted moisturiser with SPF30, suitable for normal to dry skin. It is also ideal for sensitive skin, as it contains no fragrance. (For more information on the ingredients, check Beautypedia's review of the product.)
I do not think that Complexion Rescue can replace heavy foundation, as the company claims, because it is neither a foundation nor has it sufficient coverage to act as one. The coverage is rather sheer, good enough to even out skin tone but not to cover up proper redness. If you are looking for a new foundation, you might want to skip this product. If you have dry(-ish) skin that doesn't respond well to BB/CC creams, you will love it.
When I first squeezed some product out of the tube, I was surprised. The gel-cream texture was not new to me. It reminded me of a product I owned long ago, the Korres Ginger and Vitamins Foundation. Unfortunately, it appears to be discontinued, but you can still find it online, especially if you live in Greece. As far as I can remember, I wore the colour LF3, which was very similar to Compexion Rescue Buttercream, albeit a tad more olive. The finish of both products is dewy in a natural, non-shimmery, way. With Complexion Rescue, I find that if I powder my oilier spots, my skin stays reasonably oil-free for 4-5 hours. The lasting power isn't impressive, but it is not disappointing either for a mineral product.
All in all, I am happy with this product. It applies seamlessly and feels comfortable on my dehydrated skin, looks natural and offers a good amount of sun protection. I also like that I can build it up to ensure that I get the full SPF30 protection.
I find that it is much like your perfect pair of jeans - it can make you look great while you're still comfortable, but it will not give you the super polished look that a well-tailored suit will.
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue retails for 26,00£ but it is often discounted on Feelunique and Escentual.
I use Real Techniques Buffing Brush to apply.
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| Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel-Cream in the colour 03-Buttercream |
I do not think that Complexion Rescue can replace heavy foundation, as the company claims, because it is neither a foundation nor has it sufficient coverage to act as one. The coverage is rather sheer, good enough to even out skin tone but not to cover up proper redness. If you are looking for a new foundation, you might want to skip this product. If you have dry(-ish) skin that doesn't respond well to BB/CC creams, you will love it.
When I first squeezed some product out of the tube, I was surprised. The gel-cream texture was not new to me. It reminded me of a product I owned long ago, the Korres Ginger and Vitamins Foundation. Unfortunately, it appears to be discontinued, but you can still find it online, especially if you live in Greece. As far as I can remember, I wore the colour LF3, which was very similar to Compexion Rescue Buttercream, albeit a tad more olive. The finish of both products is dewy in a natural, non-shimmery, way. With Complexion Rescue, I find that if I powder my oilier spots, my skin stays reasonably oil-free for 4-5 hours. The lasting power isn't impressive, but it is not disappointing either for a mineral product.
All in all, I am happy with this product. It applies seamlessly and feels comfortable on my dehydrated skin, looks natural and offers a good amount of sun protection. I also like that I can build it up to ensure that I get the full SPF30 protection.
I find that it is much like your perfect pair of jeans - it can make you look great while you're still comfortable, but it will not give you the super polished look that a well-tailored suit will.
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue retails for 26,00£ but it is often discounted on Feelunique and Escentual.
I use Real Techniques Buffing Brush to apply.
