No. 2: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Foundation SPF 15, $25, 10 Most Controversial Beauty Products

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10 Most Controversial Beauty Products

See which skin care, hair, body and makeup goodies TotalBeauty.com readers can't see eye-to-eye on.

July 28, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 49 COMMENTS

No. 2: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Foundation SPF 15, $25

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.5*
Why it's controversial: Readers seem to either love or hate this product, with some calling it their "holy grail, miracle product," and others saying it's "overrated." While some say it "covers like a dream," others think it "settles into large pores" and "is not really great for hiding lines." There really seems to be no final verdict on whether this is a "must-try" or just "terrible."

Which side do you agree with? Weigh in here.

*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 1: Chanel Precision Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream, $375

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products mentioned

Neutrogena MicroMist Airbrush Sunless Tan

5.7

Suave 24-Hour Protection Invisible Solid

5.9

Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss

6.6

Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Anti Aging Triple...

6.7

Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara

6.5

Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer

6.9

Too Faced Lash Injection

5.6

Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Moisturizing...

5.2

bareMinerals ORIGINAL SPF 15 Foundation

7.5

Chanel Precision Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream

5.1

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different strokes...

by AstridB Friday, April 12, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

I don't know why, but I found this very funny to read!

by NillaButterfly Friday, March 15, 2013 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate

deodorant preferences often depend on what kind of issues you are having. some people sweat terribly, some hardly sweat at all.

by KelseaT Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:50PM Report as inappropriate

Updated my reviews on a few of these items. Bottom line is........everything ain't for everyone!

by EricaF123 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting

by kimihavens Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:11AM Report as inappropriate

I don't know that "controversial" is what they meant....

by Chris213 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 06:24AM Report as inappropriate

Nice article. I've never understood the obsession with Maybelline's original Great Lash mascara. It's just so blah.

by liquidlinernote Friday, November 30, 2012 at 05:23PM Report as inappropriate

The Chanel Precision Sublimage Cream is amazing, and if you use it properly, It lasts a very long time. Definitely worth it!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting, would love to see more articles like this one with other products.

by Ydabney Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

I personally LOVE the BareMinerals foundation,,, It never broke me out.

by lanigaga Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:43AM Report as inappropriate

I don't like Maybelline's Great Lash mascara neither do my sister or best friend. I guess to each their own. I just don't understand how it always gets rated as a best mascara to own.

by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 09:14AM Report as inappropriate

I bought the Maybelline mascara in the past... I didn't care for it at all! It makes my lashes clump together and I look like I have spider legs on my eyes... Not a huge fan of the micro-mist tanner either. The color is a bit off on my light skin and it is hard to get even coverage with a mist like that.

by CCochran Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 08:19AM Report as inappropriate

Hate the Maybelline Mascara.. Yuck! Spider lash deluxe!

by MssDani Friday, March 23, 2012 at 01:09PM Report as inappropriate

I'm so glad I read this article! I wanted to try a couple of the products listed but I might stear away from them now....

by cuteAsAbutton Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

I think most of the products listed here work better for some skin types and not so good for others. Everyone's body chemistry is different, so every person will have a different opinion.

by powerwoman033 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

Bare Minerals made me break out. Didn't realize it until my doctor said to stop using it. I changed to Jane Iredale and my face totally cleared. Three years of buying Bare Minerals.... ouch. Never again.

by horsesntennis Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate

I am a beauty product junkie, and will buy/try just about anything... but $375 for a moisturizer?!? $375!!??!! That will pay my cell phone bill, car insurance, and still leave me enough left over to have a "mini-spree" at Sephora!

by queeniemeanie Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 04:44AM Report as inappropriate

Mildly interesting but not at all useful/helpful information.

by Jewelrydesigner Monday, January 9, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

It looks like the controversies are most slanted toward the negative for most of these.

by sportimonki13 Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate

people are different

by anna_davis Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 09:28AM Report as inappropriate

i love maybelline mascara works amazing and essentials bare minerals also work well

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting read

by MysticMeercat Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 08:50PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting.

by andyv1217 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 10:01PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the Great Lash mascara, it never did anything for me and my lashes.

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 08:01AM Report as inappropriate

Fascinating that people can have such varying opinions, but I love reading things like this!

by Agrimony Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting!

by vfalkow Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 09:45AM Report as inappropriate

Some good info but what works for one doesn't always work for others so the results are not unexpected.

by Breton Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

I think that whether the Chanel cream is good or not it's not worth the risk of throwing your 375$ down the drain!

by selma Monday, August 29, 2011 at 11:33AM Report as inappropriate

I think it's interesting how one product works great on one person and then is terrible for another, I guess we just won't know if we don't try it ourselves

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:43AM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting - I've used Great Lash and Bare Minerals. Great Lash is okay - it isn't terribly volumizing, and gives me a little bit of length, but I found it was good as a sort of enhancer, darkens my lashes and separates for a nice everyday look. Unfortunately it seemed to irritate my eyes and didn't last as long as I wanted it to, so I never bought it again. Bare Minerals was okay - I prefer the Matte formula because the regular formula made my face itchy. My sister had the same experience. She still uses it everyday, I tend to prefer a tinted moisturizer for everyday. So while it's no holy grail for me, it's not bad.

by dark_beauty Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

It's so weird how these products work on people. Everyone is different, what works for one person may not work for you O_0

by rockgal911 Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

i would still give a try to some of them and decide for myself...

by debjosh Monday, April 11, 2011 at 02:19AM Report as inappropriate

nothing here that i use but i will try the great lash mascara

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting. It'd be interesting to see which products work best for particular demographics (younger women vs older women, those who have tried a lot of products vs those who haven't, etc).

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, April 8, 2011 at 08:11PM Report as inappropriate

Mmm, odd.

by yckitsmary Friday, April 8, 2011 at 07:03PM Report as inappropriate

I've tried a few of these and have formed my own opinions.

by volta Friday, March 25, 2011 at 01:22AM Report as inappropriate

very controversial indeed :)

by brendag20127 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 01:56PM Report as inappropriate

haha.. this is great... i love how odd these products are

by lelalu100 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate

I wish there was a tye breaker with these, I actually really want to try a few of them...

by Bon_Bon Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 12:05AM Report as inappropriate

So interesting that things work so differently for different people.

by LittleBunny Friday, February 11, 2011 at 03:41PM Report as inappropriate

that one maybelline mascara keeps popping up everywhere!

by judyangel101 Friday, February 11, 2011 at 02:51PM Report as inappropriate

So interesting to read the differing opinions. Always find it fascinating to see such dramatically different views on the same products.

by Agrimony Friday, February 11, 2011 at 12:44AM Report as inappropriate

Suprised not to see Revlon and CoverGirl in this as both brands have many dissapointing products

by CliniqueLover Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

not a fan of maybelline great lash at all. it was stiff and made my lashes clump.

by bailey7 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:52PM Report as inappropriate

Bare minerals is controversial because it contains bismuth oxychloride. This chemical is what gives the make up that pearly "sheen". It can have some nasty side effects such as acne & burns if you are allergic to it. Oh, and Great Lash is controversial because it sucks and people just like it still because it is "old skool"! lol

by pynkNymphette Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate

why are these controversial? just because people disagree on the ratings? i thought it was because they are tested on animals or contained a harmful chemical... thats real controversy!

by kenya Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

This is one of the worst mascaras ever! It makes my lashes hard and makes them look like I only have like five lashes.

by jamaflo Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 01:12AM Report as inappropriate

It leaves my skin soft, and it give nice hint of color to my fair skin....only thing I don't like is the smell, its a turn off but is not as strong as other products.

by crisiovaz430 Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 07:23AM Report as inappropriate

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