What it is:A lightweight moisturizer that improves firmness and radiance. What it is formulated to do:This remarkably effective moisturizer hydrates the skin as it improves elasticity and skin texture. The 100 percent pure RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex powers this product and includes a unique electrolyte delivery system to convey the perfect amount of hydration to combination skin. The result? Naturally luminous, younger-looking skin, day after day. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know:The proprietary RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex represents a new generation of active minerals. Its extraordinary skin-renewing benefits include accelerated cell turnover and antioxidant protection from environmental stressors. bareMinerals formulates its skincare products to perform expertly with their foundations.Research results:Based on an independent consumer study of Purely Nourishing Moisturizer for Combination Skin: - 100% of women felt their skin texture was noticeably improved- 98% of women saw an improvement in firmness and elasticity- 90% of women saw a reduction in the appearance of facial lines and wrinklesBased on a 4-week U.S. clinical study, this moisturizer has been proven to increase firmness around the eye area by up to 30%.

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Questions & Answers for bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

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is this good for dry skin?

I have dry flaky skin and hate liquid makeup which makes it look even more flaky after applying. Is bare escentuals a good choice? Will it make my skin look flaky? What products from this line should I use to help?

asked 4 years, 4 months ago

danjus

(gibsonia,PA)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

7 answers

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answer 1

I have dry, sensitive skin and love this moisturizer. Liquid foundation and concealer just glide on. Best of all, complexion looks plump and dewy with no makeup-the moisturizing effects do last. Also use product on my legs for a subtle sheen (no sparkle) and around my eye area (no need to buy eyecream).

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

austinbeauty

(Austin, TX)

answer 2

This moisturizer is perfect for dry skin because it makes your skin more efficient at absorbing and retaining moisture.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

SknCrJnkie

(New York)

answer 3

I have dry skin as well, and this product is AMAZING! I love all of the Bare Escentuals products. Bare Escentuals is all I have used for the last 4 years. You should try the make up, you will be hooked.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

Holli

(Cleveland, MS)

answer 4

I love the BE makeup but I find that it goes on cakey in the winter because of dryness. I use a liquid makeup in the winter, but love the BE in spring and summer.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

Michelina

(Mattapoisett, MA)

answer 5

I would not recommend this for dry skin. I have normal/combination skin, and it made my skin feel dry by the end of the day - which normally never happens even in cold weather. I think this moisturizer is best suited for normal or normal/combination/oily skin and even then it's probably best not used in really cold dry weather.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

georgial

(Washington DC)

answer 6

Absolutely use bare escentuals. I reccomend this product to every one. This product will embrace your skin issues and turn them around for softer, smoother and more evenly toned skin.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

lmstock

(Riverview, Fl)

answer 7

This is great for dry flaky skin. I had a dry patch above my eyebrows on my forehead and it was gone after 2 applications. This is a lighweight formula that blends in quickly and dries fast so you can apply your next step almost right away. It has not made my skin break out at all like other moisturizers I have tried and I even think it has made my skin look better! I love it!

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

amy32

(Albany, NY)

Question

will I break out from this product

I am 50 years old. I have never been able to use any products containing oil because it causes my skin to break out with acne. My skin has always been oily but now that I am older I also am bothered with dry skin (mostly in the winter). I really wanted to try this new moisturizer but since it has so many different oils in it, I am leary of putting it on my face. Can you tell me if these oils will cause break outs on my skin?

asked 4 years, 4 months ago

marann

(Hillsboro, MO)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

6 answers

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answer 1

I've found this moisturizer to be very gentle on my skin-- skin which easily turns red and is acne-prone. I recommend trying it!

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

kreyne

(Berrien Springs, MI)

answer 2

I have acne-prone skin for the past three years, and I tried the 30 day sample bottle and I liked the results so much that I looked up all of its ingredients online. None of them are acne irritants. this information is easily found on websites if you type in " ingredients to avoid for acne" in google. plus, acne is caused by many other factors. So I invested in another bottle. It was worth ti!

answered 3 years, 5 months ago

xwoman

(atlanta, ga)

answer 3

When I first tried this product my face did get red but then it went away in like an hour. I'm not sure why. I haven't had a problem after the first initial use. Everyone's skin is different.. I like using the Neutrogena wave and then follow up with this moisturizer..it's great!

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

Jennymelo

(Palmerton, PA)

answer 4

Everyone's skin is different. I know many people that have fantastic results with this moisturizer. I, however, am not having great results. My face turns red right when I put it on and now I have little bumps around my hairline, chin, and nose. I also cannot use Philisophy's line because it also turns my face red. I seem to have better luck with Neutrogena. It really depends on the person. I would try a sample or two before committing to an entire bottle.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

rockinthebe

(PA)

answer 5

I agree. I'm not sure why, but my skin has all kinds of little breakouts after using this product or one ofhte other products? I'm not sure since I started using the whole line.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

Sheilamh

(San Ramon, Ca)

answer 6

I don't know if the actual oils will break you out, but there is SOMETHING in this product that caused a severe reaction on my face. Hundreds of tiny, red bumps that itched and burned appeared within three days. My suggestion would be to try Philosophy's Hope In a Jar for Normal Skin. I have used it for years and never get break-outs. (I am age 44.) If you really want to try the RareMinerals, just try it in one place for a few days!

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

BRWNIDGRL

(CHARLOTTE NC)

Question

Can this work as an under eye moisturizer?

I don't usually moisturize my face in the winter as I have many topical creams that I use for acne treatment. However in the summer I like to use a light moisturizer for certain areas of my (tan!!) face, especially for the skin under my eyes. What would you reccommend?

Thank you for your time.

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

5 answers

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answer 1

Hi. I don't use a special product for the eye area anymore. I use this product all over face, eye area, hands and body. It's such a great moisturizer and non-irritating to sensitive skin. Also provides plenty of slip for foundation, concealer, and powder-makes complexion glowy worn alone. Sometimes use a little extra around eyes when skin is dehydrated-think it improves tiny lines temporarily. Like how the pump dispenses too.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

austinbeauty

(Austin, TX)

answer 2

NO! You should put eye cream around your eyes and face moisturizers on your face. Don't ever put anything near your eye that isn't made for your eyes! The eye area is more delicate and different than the rest of your face.

P.S. You should always use moisturizer on your face, it doesn't matter what "acne products" you are using. Use a moisturizer made for acneic skin.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

shellybelly1

(Manteca, CA)

answer 3

Even eyecreams shouldn't be put inside the rim of the orbital bone because the skin inside the orbital bone is so thin that it acts like a paper towel wicking up water from a spill. This moisturizer is fine at the orbital bone and the delicate, thin skin inside that area will absorb it well.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

SknCrJnkie

(New York)

answer 4

I would definitely use this under my eyes. My eyes are dehydrated and that is why I need this product. Always use a moisturizer at any age and any skin condition. Dehydration will age you.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

aprilk

(Reno, NV)

answer 5

This can definetly work under any type of make up. I honestly am very picky with products I put on my face due to my sensitive yet combination skin.

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

Alana809

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would like to know if it is ok. for oily skin?

i am 52 yrs old, dyed brown hair with highlights, fair foundation, normal -
t-zone oiliness complexion. med. pores, & little tiny fine lines on eyelids and face.

asked 3 years, 10 months ago

gg74

(nederland, tx)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

5 answers

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answer 1

I have super oily skin, and I haven't been able to find a good moisturizer that I would like to stick to until I found this one. This is great for oily skin! even though it is not "oil free" like most oily people would like to have for their moisturizers. but it contains "jojoba oil", which is the closest to human's sebum, and it tricks the oil gland to think that it is producing enough oil...so it works perfectly.
however, if you have super oily face like me, you just have to accept the fact nothing is ever going to make your face look matte finished and oil free. This product will hydrate your face and balance your oiliness over time. Try it. It is worth it! I am getting a second bottle and I am super happy with the result.

answered 3 years, 6 months ago

xwoman

(atlanta, ga)

answer 2

Sounds like this is made for you. I too have combiantion skin and a few early signs of "maturing". Love love love this product!!

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

my3girls

(Cleveland, Ohio)

answer 3

I would think that it would be good for oily skin since it is so light weight.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

pamikef

(Spring City, PA)

answer 4

My answer would be yes. The product is not oily at all.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

mmpapa

(Hamden, CT)

answer 5

Yes! I'm most impressed by it's ability to keep oily skin sufficiently hydrated without any signs of greasiness.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

jaded611

(Brooklyn, NY)

Question

Does anyone know how long the bottle will last?

Since the bottle is deceptively large for 1.7oz, and neither clear nor easy to open, I can't tell when I need to go for my next BE store run.

asked 4 years ago

Martini

(Queens, NY)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

4 answers

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answer 1

I used one pump of this every other day or more and mine has just run out today. I have had it for a year. Also you can unscrew the top after no more pumps out and there is a some left under the cap that you can scrape out in case you run out and can't go get more right away. I can't believe how long this has lasted because you need so little to be moisturized. I am reordering right now.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

abbyval

(Charlotte, NC)

answer 2

Mine has lasted for 6 months. I use anywhere from 1-2 pumps day and night. I have oily skin, so I may use less than someone with dry skin.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

SknCrJnkie

(New York)

answer 3

Not for sure yet, but it takes 3 pumps to cover my face and neck each morning so I suspect about a month.

answered 4 years ago

CFITZ

(Chicago, IL)

answer 4

I want to estimate that my first bottle lasted about 2 months, but when it ran out there was no warning. So on my last order, I bought 2 bottles and I figure I will alway keep one extra so that I never run out.

answered 4 years ago

Quiney08

(Long Beach)

Question

Can I use this on my eyelids also?

asked 4 months, 2 weeks ago

cutndry21

(Corona, CA)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

4 answers

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answer 1

I use it on my eyelids with no adverse effects.

answered 1 month, 1 week ago

GussiedGus

(MI)

answer 2

I use it on my eye area with no problems.

answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

ngalway

(VA)

answer 3

I would say yes. I do every morning and night.

answered 3 months ago

Brinesha

(Jackson, MS)

answer 4

I don't know if you're supposed to, but I do

answered 4 months ago

ellenwhite

(Kentucky)

Question

Oily skin

I have oily skin. Should I use this moisturizer? Will it make my skin more oily?

asked 4 years, 4 months ago

Anonymous

(Boston, MA)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

3 answers

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answer 1

I have very oily skin and this is my favorite moisturizer. And I've tried about all of them in all the years I've used skin care products. I use this at night and my skin is in the best shape it's been in since pretty much my single digit years

answered 3 years, 11 months ago

angitn

(TN)

answer 2

As a person who uses about 4 or 5 of the oil absorbing sheets every day, I can tell you that this moisturizer will not cause more oiliness. In fact, I think it helps balance everything out so that there is less oiliness! There are all natural oils in the product that will not clog pores (says the sales rep in the bare escentuals boutique).

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

mblacks2

(Douglas, GA)

answer 3

The beauty of this product is that it is very hydrating without causing that oily feeling and appearance that can occur later in the day.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

mehj

(Beaumont Texas)

Question

What about SPF??

Why no SPF?? Need a good moisturizer with SPF.

asked 4 years, 4 months ago

nyannie

(New York, NY)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

3 answers

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answer 1

The SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen from BE is great - you can use it under or over your foundation...not something you can say about traditional SPF!

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

SknCrJnkie

(New York)

answer 2

Always put a minimum of SPF 15 on before your make up. I heard put sunscreen on after make-up but this doesn't make sense to me so I put it on before. There are a lot of great products out there to choose from, and if you are using Bare Minerals foundations, eye colors, and mineral veil there is already an SPF 15 in them so you don't have to worry. Use something with a higher SPF if you are spending a lot of time outside in the sun. Sun ages the skin terribly, I should know I live in Nevada.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

aprilk

(Reno, NV)

answer 3

I have found that any moisturizer with SPF causes breakouts.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

(chicago,il)

Question

Can you still use Prime Time

Can you just skip the Prime Time altogether with this moisturizer??

asked 4 years, 4 months ago

beeyes

(Mooresville, N.C.)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

3 answers

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answer 1

I still use the primer because my makeup looks so much smoother and even with it on.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

Michelina

(Mattapoisett, MA)

answer 2

Yes you can, the moisturizer just nourishes the skin, the prime time gives the smoothing to the skin for the application of the makeup. It just gives the skin a shield so to speak.

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

lmstock

(Riverview, Fl)

answer 3

You can still use prime time if you feel like you need after moisturizer but my skin and complexion look better after using this moisturizer so I don't use it anymore...but that's just me : )

answered 4 years, 4 months ago

amy32

(Albany, NY)

Question

best use

Is it better to for coverage/that dewy look/quality of skin, to use skin rever upper and prime time or the moisturizer alone or some other combination? My skin is acne prone, neither dry nor oily, and does not soak up products very efficently. What whould give me the best finish?
(Please excuse any spelling/grammar mistakes)
Thanks!
XOXO Vikki T.

asked 4 years, 3 months ago

VikkiT

(San Francisco, CA)

on Purely Nourishing Moisturizer — Combination Skin

3 answers

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answer 1

Skin Rever-Upper is a pre-moisturizing treatment that helps remove dead surface skin cells to allow your moisturizer to penetrate. Use the rever-upper, then your moisturizer, then your prime time for the best results.

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

SknCrJnkie

(New York)

answer 2

After washing I put on the rever upper, the moisturizer,then the primer sometimes and then foundation. I have oily skin and if I am going to very busy and want to look good all day I will put on mineral veil before and after foundation.

answered 4 years, 3 months ago

jems

(Riverside, CA)

answer 3

I USE THE BE MOISTURIZER FIRST, THEN THE SKIN REVER UPPER, LAST THE PRIME TIME. BUT IF YOUR SKIN DOSENT DRY WELL TRY IT LIGHT ALL OF THE PRODUCTS ARE LIGHT NOT HEAVY.IF THAT DOSENT WORK TRY USING JUST THE REV-ER AND THE PRIME TIME FOR THE PERFECT FINISH.HOPE THAT HELPS.

answered 4 years, 3 months ago

MOMOFPAME

(NEWPORT NEWS, VA)

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