Foundation can be a tricky thing and it is one of the hardest things for people to find one they actually like. Some foundations are too heavy, get sticky, look uneven, don’t provide enough coverage, become greasy after wearing for a full down, or totally smudge and run off by the end of the day.
Furthermore, foundation is also something that can be terrible for your skin and your pores. Many of the foundations on the market, particularly ones that are filled with chemicals and other synthetic ingredients, can severely clog your pores.
Clogged pores can lead to acne, random pimples, skin redness, blackheads, whiteheads, and many other skin conditions and annoyances. With all of this in mind, we set out to find a foundation that is actually good for your skin, works well, and makes your skin look amazing.
After lots of research, we have found that one of the best foundations on the market that work for many people and is also healthy, safe, and made with clean ingredients is the BareMinerals Complexation Rescue Hydrating Gel Cream.
In this post, we will take a further look at why this foundation, more similar to a tinted moisturizer, works so well and why people seem to love it so much.
Review
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue is similar to a tinted moisturizer, but they also refer to it is a hydrating gel cream. There are a few reasons for this. While the cover may be a tad lighter than so other fuller coverage foundations, the product is buildable, so you are able to get sheer or build up the gel for a fuller coverage look.
When the foundation comes out of the tube, it looks very similar to a regular foundation formula, consistency, and texture, however, once you apply the gel to your face, it is much lighter, silkier, and hydrating on the skin than typical foundations are. It never goes on thick or heavy, it never appears caked onto the skin in any way, and it leaves your skin looking even with a brilliant glow and dewiness. And isn’t that what everyone is looking for these days?
As they claim, the Complexion Rescue is able to boost your skin’s hydration levels by a whopping 215% Not only that, but the gel also contains SPF 30 to help protect your skin from the sun on a daily basis. They only use a mineral-based SPF, so it is safe and healthy to use on your skin every day without any of the normal concerns of chemical-based SPF formulas. Instead of chemicals, they use a safer mineral called titanium dioxide to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays.
We also really love the fact this is an oil-free moisturizer. That means oils will not get sucked into your pores and clog them. Plus, no super sticky and greasy feeling when you put the foundation on your face.
Bare Minerals is also known for its clean and healthy ingredients and formulas that are loaded with minerals and vitamins…hence the name Bare Minerals. Their commitment is their products including this foundation never include:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Fragrance
- Chemical sunscreens
- Sodium lauryl sulfate
- Mineral oil
- Triclosan
- Formaldehyde
- Talc
- Gluten
- Animal-derived ingredients
On the other hand, they do include some amazing skin-loving ingredients such as:
- Clean mineral pigments
- Marine botanicals
- Plant-derived squalene
- Energizing mineral electrolytes
- Coconut alkanes
- Non-chemical mineral-based sunscreen
There are 20 different shades of color to choose from, which means pretty much everyone will be able to find their perfect shade and match. This is just another of the many reasons why the Bare Minerals Completion Rescue has won numerous awards from the Allure Reader’s Choice Award Winner and the #1 Prestige Tinted Moisturizer in the U.S.
For applying this gel cream, the best route to go is either applying it with your fingers, using a foundation brush, or a sponge beauty blender to help the product go on smoothly, evenly, and for an airbrushed finished look!
Final Thoughts
Overall, Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue is one of the best foundations on the market. From clean ingredients to make your skin look completely flawless, you are absolutely going to love this product!
This article was last updated on July 10, 2022 .