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Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

I have very dark circles under my eyes (aka raccoon eyes, allergy shiners). For 40+ years, I have tried the most highly recommended treatments, concealers, and gimmicks to either conceal or remove my perpetually ill-looking dark circles with everything from abject failure to moderate success.

Recently, I read in O magazine yet another bit of advice that sent me on yet another quest to find a solution. This time, I found what really works for me. I don't guarantee results, but if you're as frustrated as I have been all these years, it might be worth a try.

I put three dots of Smashbox Photo Op under each eye and blend well. (Don't be surprised if this makes your dark circles look worse at first.) I let this set while I put on my foundation, which I do not put around my eyes.

Next, I place sufficient Revlon PhotoReady concealer over the dark areas to completely mask the discoloration and blend it lightly into the surrounding skin, paying special attention to the areas inside my eye near my nose and just above my cheek where it is darkest. (I use a concealer brush, but your finger will work, too.)

I set it with a light dusting of bareMinerals hydrating mineral veil. (A large eyeshadow brush works well for this.)

This combination of products completely masks the discoloration yet looks completely natural in all lighting situations and lasts longer than I do in all kinds of weather conditions. None of these products alone or paired works the way the three do together.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

Feels great on your skin, and sets any other makeup you have on your face.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

I use this blended with the Tinted Mineral Veil, as the color is a little too pale for me. It just gives a nice finish concealer and blush, making everything glow and look natural.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

Was wondering if the powder form could be milled finer.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

I know this is supposed to be hydrating, and, based on the other reviews, it is hydrating for most people. For some reason, I find it to be very drying; with an almost chalky feel. I wear Bare Minerals Matte in Golden Medium, so maybe this is just the wrong mineral veil for the "matte" foundations. This powder is shiny and iridescent, and I find that when it captures light, it can look pinkish, purplish, and other colors. This is an interesting effect, but unfortunately it's not flattering on my skin, and it seems to clash badly (for me) with my foundation color. This type of iridescence always seems to make my pores about 10x more noticeable than I want them to be, so perhaps I just don't have the right skintype to benefit from this veil. I'll stick with original & tinted mineral veil, but I recommend this if you love iridescence!

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

My skin is normal to dry with some acne. This doesn't make my skin look dry as with most powders. It's silky and light and feels and looks more natural than the regular mineral veil.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

I really love this product. I keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. It has a smooth and soft texture, like feather almost. It keeps the foundation from sweating off.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

LOVE THE WAY IT FEELS ON YOUR FACE, DON'T CAKE ON YOUR SKIN. DOESN'T FEEL DRYING LIKE THE REGULAR MV.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

A fiinisher for my makeup. Fairly new product but love, love it for my super dry winter skin.

Comments about bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil, 1 ea:

While I love this brand and use it exclusively, I am unable to tell the difference between this product and the regular mineral veil.