Looking for Answers about bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen - Medium?

Are you talking about the sunscreen? It does not look like it is on, but as long as you followed the instructions it is on. I swim and have had no issues with burning when I use it.

I felt the same way! But then i used Prime Time before I applied my make up, and it makes such a huge difference. Also, the great thing about Bare Minerals is that the foundation isn't so heavy, so it just brings out the prettiness thats already there. I do find that if there is something I need to cover up, like a blemish (or i got scratched by a stray cat...) the maximum concealer brush works great!

Hi!
I assume you are asking about the foundation (in the questions section, it doesn't seem to say which product you are asking about)? If so, I thought the same thing the first few times I used it. I eventually noticed that a minute or two after you apply the foundation, it "blooms", or shows up better. I've spoken with many, many women who say they've noticed the same thing. I don't know if it's that it sort-of "develops" with the warmth of your skin or what. One thing: DON'T make the mistake of applying more and more product just because you don't see immediate results. It'll just look really heavy if you do. You don't need too much of this stuff, and with practice you'll learn how much you need. Stick with it because this is the best foundation around!
As far as being waterproof: I don't know that I'd say (in my experience) that it's waterproof per se, however, this stuff stays on amazingly well! I've worked out, done yard work, and swealtered in the heat in it, and it honestly lasts far better than any liquid foundation ever would.

You can wear it alone or over/under your BE foundation. The sunblock only provides sun protection, no makeup coverage. I usually apply the sunscreen after applying my BE foundation.

Mineral veil is a finishing powder. So you wear it after your foundation. If you are extra oily you can do what they call a mv sandwich. ...put mv down, foundation, then mv again.
I don't wear foundation so for me, I just use this alone. Some ladies I know use the tinted mv as their foundation. That is orangey looking on my medium beige skintone so I prefer the original which is clear & not visible on.

I do not think it provides the same coverage. If you like full coverage, you will need to use both. If you like light coverage, you will be fine with just the one. You will have to experiment to figure out what works best for you.

The minerals don't expire. Maybe they're require to add one if claiming SPF value??

BE minerals NEVER expire, disregard the date. Intially the FDA made BE put expiration dates on BE because it contained SPF. SPF usually does expire, but not when it's naturally in minerals.

Usually they only expire if they have sun protection in them. It is not the product. It is the sun protection. I find that with sun protection products, it is usually still fine to use, just use a different sun screen in addition.

I also wear Fairly light and I first got the light, but it's too light for me even with pale skin. I prefer the Medium, and it's not orange on me.

Light would probably be your best option.

open bottom of container, pour powder out use long skewer or toothpick to unclog holes, replace powder and try again. this happened to me and I tried this it worked

I take the brush off, turn to open then shake product into the cap. Re-attach brush and apply. I like this better than having to shake until the product comes through the brush. That's messy.

After Prime Time and either before or after your BE foundation. I usually apply in this order: Prime Time, BE foundation, Sunscreen. Hope this helps!

Vicki, are you using BE Sunscreen or a chemical sunscreen?? If you are using a chemical suncreen (i.e. Banana Boat, Coppertone) I'm not sure but I would guess before Primer. If you are using BE's mineral sunscreen, it goes on after primer. :)

i keep the brush and refill it with my foundation and make it a refillable buffing brush =] shhhh don't tell =]

I do not like the application system for this. I think there should be this option. I would also like to see a loose powder that you can use your own brush with. I used to like this sunscreen, but find it does not work that great. You need to use A LOT of it for it to work.

You just grasp the brush-head itself and pull up firmly. There is no lock or click on the device or brush itself. It just pops on and off.

The 100% natural sunscreen is water-resistant, but not water-proof. Reapply to dry skin like you would with any other sunscreen.