Reddit mentions of bareMinerals Smoothing Face Brush, 1.6 Ounce, Multi (77048)

A few years ago I moved to Southern California to live on the beach so that I'd have stable weather. Even though about 75% of my symptoms have cleared up (Success story w/ helpful info here https://www.reddit.com/r/eczema/comments/5ahk4z/at_30_years_of_age_i_was_finally_able_to_find_a/) once and a while I still have flare ups.

I just got back from a trip in the mountains where the temperature dropped down to below -20c at night. It was very dry extreme conditions. I survived for about 5 days, just barely. I've taken a photo just out of the shower where you can see my skin is starting to become very red (no steroid use either). I want to show all the other guys that have similar problems how I make it through a flare up without having the embarrassment of an extremely red face and neck. The light in the photo somewhat exaggerates the "tan" color on my face. A second application of the moisturizer detailed below would smooth over those areas that are still red and flaky.

I've tried many other products to try to calm my face or to try and hide the redness. None have worked. To hide the red face many products try to use green tint to neutralize the color, but it ends up turning your face into a ghostly white color that you probably will get many more comments on than a red face that most people assume is from too much sun.

I use bareMinerals tinted moisturizer cream. It is sold as a "complexion rescue". It sells for $25-35 (http://amzn.to/2jrKSOt) in the USA and one bottle with daily use is good for about 3-6 months. They have different levels of tint depending on your skin tone. I'm somewhat fair skinned so I use "02 vanilla" which seems to be fairly popular. http://i.imgur.com/d8oEdko.jpg

As you can see in the picture you can use a smoothing brush ($20-30 http://amzn.to/2jrQGI0) to help apply the moisturizer. You put a few drops on your hand. http://i.imgur.com/nyXhMbE.jpg

Then you dab the brush in the moisturizer and make a swirling motion to apply it. I noticed that I use much less of the moisturizer when using the brush because it spreads it out into a smooth thin layer on top of my skin.

I would suggest you going to a bareminerals store, or go to the bareminerals website and find out which stores sell their products (they are sold worldwide). If you go to a bareminerals store they will help you find the correct shade of tint. They can also supply you with a 1-2 week sample that you can take home so you can try the product to make sure your skin will not have a reaction.

I have very sensitive skin, but I wouldn't classify my skin as the most sensitive. The moisturizer really doesn't moisturize the skin that much, so it is best if you take a shower, apply your moisturizer, and then let that sink in for a few minutes before applying. The tinted moisturizer in my opinion is very light weight and does not sting.

You will noticed in the photo that after applying there are still some red spots. After the tinted moisturizer has dried I put some Aquaphor on those areas and mix in some of the tinted moisturizer. With the finishing brush I can also get my ears, neck, and a bit more into my beard. If you see my face in natural daylight it is very hard to tell unless you are within a few feet that I might have anything on my skin. The light in my bathroom does seem to make it look more than that it is. I could probably use a second thin coating of moisturizer to help smooth out the colors. One application typically lasts for about 6-8 hours before you need to reapply.

If anyone asks I just tell them I have a tinted sunscreen that I use because I get burned easily and it hides my sunburns and/or it gives me a little color.