Powder Power -- The Beauty Boosting Power of RareMinerals Entice Us, Once Again

When I visited the Bare Escentuals offices in SF a few weeks ago, CEO Leslie Blodgett mentioned to me that her teenage son was addicted to Rare Minerals Blemish Therapy, their latest complexion invention that zaps zits the mineral-tastic way. Being the kind of girl that shuns the dewy look for a more matte, shine-free finish, I jumped at the chance to try a zit zapper that utilizes the natural goodness of mineral powders. (And hey, if a teenage guy likes it, then it must be simple and effective, right?) When a suitable subject (A.K.A. Zit) reared its ugly head on my chin last week, I immediately smothered it with my new Rare Minerals Blemish Therapy and watched as it slowly disappeared under a light, daily dusting of this pearly powder. That poor blemish didn't stand a chance as it drowned in an all-natural, bacteria fighting blend of tea tree oil and sulfur. Within 3 days, it was gone, along with all the oil and sebum that this wonder dust absorbed along the way. To be perfectly honest, I don't think I could ever go back to dabbing wet blobs of acne medication on my zits ever again. And what's even better? Bare Escentuals has a powder cleanser that goes with it called Rare Minerals Renew & Reveal Facial Cleanser that also bestows the virtues of effective skincare in powder form. This talc-like cleanser turns into a yummy, gritty lather when you add water. And when I say yummy, I mean it really cleans and leaves your skin feeling so soft and smooth. Amazing! I'm hooked! It gives the term, "powdering your nose," a whole new meaning! - Joannie McIntyre