Less Is More With Bare Escentuals *Giveaway*

February 5, 2010 by Caryn 

This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Ashley.  Congrats!

A couple of weeks ago, I told you about Bare Escentuals‘ new campaign, Rethink What Matters. Every week, Bare Escentuals, invites you to be a part of the conversation.  They want to hear what you think about a variety of topics by answering 5 short questions.  This week’s topic is “Rethink the Need to Find Yourself.”

I’m 32 years old and am very content with where I’m at.  I have more education than I could have ever imagined, two incredible children, am married to the man of my dreams, have traveled the world, and bought a house by the age of 30.  As a child, the only thing I really remember dreaming about was becoming a mom.  I’ve not done anything else in my life that compares to motherhood.

Have you found your true passion? Are you what you wanted to be when you grew up?  These are just two f the queBare Escentuals is asking women across the country.  So head on over…join the conversation…and enter to win something fun from Bare Escentuals.  Each week they’ll be 500 winners.  And this week’s giveaway is bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation. Here is a bit more info from the site:

Our Original SPF 15 Foundation gives you an incredibly flawless, even application and picture-perfect skin. Its silky, soft texture looks like a powder, but it feels like a cream and buffs on beautifully without settling into fine lines or drying out the skin. Made with only the purest, highest quality ingredients — and none of the chemicals and preservatives that can irritate skin.

Win It! One of you will win a SPF15 Foundation in the color/shade of your choice.  Simply visit the site.  Then leave me a comment related to this week’s topic.  Comments will close on February 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST.  One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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125 Responses to “Less Is More With Bare Escentuals *Giveaway*”

    1 Kim on February 5th, 2010 6:25 am

    I have used BM for almost 2 yrs now – I would never consider using anything else!! I LOOOOOVE IT!

    2 Kim on February 5th, 2010 6:26 am

    subscriber

    3 Celestia on February 5th, 2010 7:00 am

    I would pick MATTE SPF 15 FOUNDATION in Fair.

    4 Celestia on February 5th, 2010 7:02 am

    I am also a follower via Google Reader.

    5 jennifer on February 5th, 2010 7:40 am

    I love that bare escentuals cares about big issues, like global warming!

    6 jennifer on February 5th, 2010 7:40 am

    I subscribe to the rockin’ mama via e-mail!

    7 Ashley on February 5th, 2010 9:24 am

    They have a spot on the website that helps you find your correct foundation color by looking at models on the site that represent each tone. Helpful!

    8 Ashley on February 5th, 2010 9:25 am

    I follow you on twitter by beautifulskies3.

    9 Ashley on February 5th, 2010 9:28 am

    I subscribe via email & for the above twitter post, this is where I tweeted (sorry for the mixup!) : http://twitter.com/beautifulskies3/status/8683556199.

    10 Sarah on February 5th, 2010 9:28 am

    I do feel much older then I am!!!!!!

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

    11 Sarah on February 5th, 2010 9:42 am

    I am an email subscriber

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

    12 DJ on February 5th, 2010 9:56 am

    Medium/Luminous for me, thanks!

    13 Amber G on February 5th, 2010 10:08 am

    I took the quiz and it made me think that I need to spend more time taking care of myself!

    14 Sandra Brower on February 5th, 2010 10:40 am

    I liked that they were asking the true to heart questions. Too often it is about the physical appearances. Don’t get me wrong. I love doing the things that make me feel beautiful on the outside as well, but nothing makes me happier than doing what I love to do.. writing. Writing is my passion and I indulge most days by sitting down and writing an hour or so as often as I can. I haven’t always pursued my passion as an occupation but I am trying to rectify that now to make writing my life’s work. You are never too old or too busy to pursue your dreams.

    all_honey_here@yahoo.com

    15 Melissa G on February 5th, 2010 10:42 am

    I love this make up and these are cute quizzes. They seem to change every couple of days. I am still asking myself what I want to be grow up! What matters the most is your family, but also taking care of yourself and loving yourself.

    16 Melissa G on February 5th, 2010 10:43 am

    I follow via email

    17 Melissa G on February 5th, 2010 10:45 am

    I follow on twitter and sent a tweet, thank you RE http://bit.ly/bYBCm4

    18 Sandra Brower on February 5th, 2010 10:46 am

    I am an email subscriber. :)

    all_honey_here@yahoo.com

    19 Sandra Brower on February 5th, 2010 10:47 am

    I linked this giveaway to my Facebook page. My ID is Sandy Brower.

    all_honey_here@yahoo.com

    20 Nicholina Harding on February 5th, 2010 12:10 pm

    I think we find ourselves when we lose ourselves – lose ourselves in nature, lose ourselves in service to others, lose ourselves in worship to God. Then we find ourSelves.

    nik_har at yahoo dot com

    21 Khrystina on February 5th, 2010 12:25 pm

    I want to try the MATTE SPF 15 Foundation in Fairly Medium.

    22 Khrystina on February 5th, 2010 12:25 pm

    Subscriber

    23 Khrystina on February 5th, 2010 12:28 pm 24 Nancy on February 5th, 2010 12:53 pm

    Apparently they are running a contest on the site. Great stuff.

    25 Nancy S on February 5th, 2010 1:02 pm

    The questions were interesting. I’m not sure if I am what I wanted to be when I was a child, but I’m doing what I want to be doing now. I still have bigger ambitions but I think everyone does. When stop being ambitious I think you start to stand still.

    26 Nancy S on February 5th, 2010 1:03 pm

    email subscriber

    27 Rebecca Graham on February 5th, 2010 2:10 pm

    I went to their website to see what my shade was and it is Matte SPF 15 Foundation in Fair.

    28 Sharon on February 5th, 2010 2:17 pm

    I took today’s quiz at Bare Escentuals–Rethink What Matters. It was interesting to me that 71% of women agree with me–that peace and quiet is what centers us. I spent too many years being too busy; now I realize the importance of “down time” for my sanity!

    29 Sharon on February 5th, 2010 2:20 pm

    I follow you on twitter @sharonjo2

    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/8693859648

    30 Sharon on February 5th, 2010 2:21 pm

    I’m an email subscriber.
    sharonjo at gwtc dot net

    31 May on February 5th, 2010 2:57 pm

    Nicholina Harding is sooo right. Once you stop trying to force yourself to find yourself, I think you”ll find that the true you will step forward.

    32 May on February 5th, 2010 2:58 pm

    I’m an email subscriber!

    33 brenda helgeson on February 5th, 2010 3:44 pm

    original fairly light

    34 judith v on February 5th, 2010 3:55 pm

    I have been using BE seems like forever but I just reorder and the color seems darker then before FYI

    35 judith v on February 5th, 2010 4:00 pm

    Follow on twitter @sodahoney

    36 judith v on February 5th, 2010 4:04 pm 37 Kiara on February 5th, 2010 4:53 pm

    I would like it in Warm Deep.
    austma7@aol.com

    38 DARLA KIDDER on February 5th, 2010 5:06 pm

    SPF15 Foundation improves skin over time, looks like a powder but feels like a cream.
    luckylady4163@yahoo.com

    39 Jennifer P on February 5th, 2010 5:10 pm

    I am in the process to reinvent myself. My baby is getting ready to go off to college in one year and will have all kinds of time on my hands!!! What will I do? I hope to find more time to pursue my jewelry making skills at another level. That sounds great!
    cspmom at gmail dot com

    40 Jennifer P on February 5th, 2010 5:11 pm

    I subscribe to your e-mail.
    cspmom at gmail dot com

    41 DARLA KIDDER on February 5th, 2010 5:12 pm

    I’m already a subscriber.
    luckylady4163@yahoo.com

    42 Stacey Taylor on February 5th, 2010 6:46 pm

    Great I use Bare Escentuals now and can alway use more!! Thanks for a Great contest!!

    43 Shelly Miller on February 5th, 2010 11:27 pm

    Alas.. havn’t found my true passion, but I’m a great dabbler in many things and have found a way to be joyful with the simple things in life.

    44 kathleen haas on February 6th, 2010 1:26 am

    follow on google reader

    45 Denise B. on February 6th, 2010 7:37 am

    I am exactly where I want to be with a wonderful husband, four children, a home, lots of traveling–I couldn’t ask for anything more.

    46 Melanie P on February 6th, 2010 8:01 am

    I did not know that it was “clinically proven” to improve skin over time. I thought it covered, but I did not know it actually improved the skin.

    47 Heather S on February 6th, 2010 10:20 am

    I like that bare escentuals is involved in the community and with important topics like global warming.

    48 tiffany on February 6th, 2010 1:35 pm

    I really have a passion for helping people think about how to be their very best selves. It’s called being a maximizer; I love helping people get from good to outstanding!

    and…I’m a huge fan of bare minerals foundation!

    49 nan lara on February 6th, 2010 8:19 pm

    always wanted to try their stuff…heardgreatthings about it..i would choose fairly lightnannypanpan@sbcglobal.net

    50 nan lara on February 6th, 2010 8:20 pm

    e-mal subscriber
    nannypanpan@sbcglobal.net

    51 jean F on February 7th, 2010 6:37 am

    I so need this makeup

    52 Cynthia C on February 7th, 2010 7:38 am

    I think the Fairly Light foundation would work for me. Nice!

    53 Autumn B. on February 7th, 2010 11:21 am

    they have amazing products – it’s all i use on my skin!

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

    54 lori Berman on February 7th, 2010 1:32 pm

    I just ordered my first Bare Minerals set. I’m excited to try it!

    55 Amber on February 7th, 2010 4:10 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try BE. I’ve seen amazing things online with the stuff!

    56 Amber on February 7th, 2010 4:10 pm

    subscriber

    57 Emily on February 9th, 2010 9:08 am

    I thought the question on my most treasured possession was interesting.

    58 Elaine, clothedmuch on February 9th, 2010 10:01 am

    I LOVE BM!!! I’ve been using it for a few years and it works GREAT with my skin

    59 Holly W on February 9th, 2010 2:57 pm

    Golden Medium in matte please. Sounds like they really care about the environment and lately I tend to support companies that do!

    60 Holly W on February 9th, 2010 2:59 pm

    I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted! http://twitter.com/her5boys480/status/8872730781

    61 Janna on February 9th, 2010 3:58 pm

    I LOVE Bare Escentuals! Since I’ve moved to a new climate, I need a darker shade, I’m now in need of Tan.

    62 becazamy on February 9th, 2010 4:30 pm

    I have always seen BM and thought it would be a good product. I know a few people who use it and they say it is the best product they have ever used. I am very interested in this and would love to get it in the Matte SPF 15 foundation fairly light.

    63 Caitlin on February 9th, 2010 9:11 pm

    I’m certainly not where I thought I would be, but I am incredibly happy with where I am. Our second child is due next month, my husband is finishing his MBA this semester (in hopes to get a better job so that I will be able to stay home with our children) and we continue to grow together as a team more and more every day!

    64 caroline on February 9th, 2010 11:06 pm

    original in golden medium. i think i’m finally starting to find myself and have finally found what i really want in life. i’m not quite where i want to be yet, but i’m getting there! and that makes me happy.

    65 caroline on February 9th, 2010 11:08 pm

    following via email!

    66 Colleen on February 10th, 2010 12:06 am

    I’m definitely not where I thought I’d be in life but sometimes you just have to go with the flow (breakups, layoffs and unemployment). The important thing is to keep your chin up and just keep moving forward.

    67 Karen Pochodowicz on February 10th, 2010 2:40 am

    I have always wanted to try some of these mineral makeups. I hope I can win to try it.

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    69 Kristy on February 10th, 2010 8:53 am

    I learned that they want everyone to use sunscreen for a healthy foundation. Theirs is clinically proven to improve the look of skin over time!

    70 Kristy on February 10th, 2010 8:54 am

    Subscriber!

    71 rhea on February 10th, 2010 7:19 pm

    very interesting. i took the quiz and i got to thinking about centering myself; i’m not sure that i know how to relax. that might be a good goal for this year.
    i’ve always wanted to try bare escentuals. thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!

    72 Jolee on February 10th, 2010 7:29 pm

    Very eager to try. Sound wonderful.

    73 Vittoria on February 10th, 2010 11:07 pm

    i don’t need to find myself. i believe you are who you are all along :)

    DolphinV27@aol.com

    74 Vittoria on February 10th, 2010 11:08 pm

    I subscribe to your feed in google reader!

    thanks xx

    DolphinV27@aol.com

    75 Vittoria on February 10th, 2010 11:08 pm 76 Lynne M. on February 11th, 2010 1:56 pm

    The quiz on the site is asking me about career goals in life, but I am still in college!

    77 Ashley on February 11th, 2010 8:26 pm

    i love the how to get hot rocker eyes article

    78 Brandy Byrne on February 11th, 2010 8:27 pm

    I use another brand of mineral makeup but have always wanted to try this brand. However, with 5 kids and one income I tend to stick to the lower priced ones. I’m sure, though, that is worth every penny!

    79 Brandy Byrne on February 11th, 2010 8:27 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

    @mrssquigg

    80 Brandy Byrne on February 11th, 2010 8:28 pm 81 Brandy Byrne on February 11th, 2010 8:29 pm

    I subscribe to your e-mail.

    82 Brandy Byrne on February 11th, 2010 8:29 pm

    I follow your RSS feed via google reader.

    83 Kelly on February 11th, 2010 9:05 pm

    When I was on my honeymoon, the hotel had a Bare Escentual shampoo that I LOVED. I went to the store to buy it, and they had discontinued it. I was so sad. :(

    84 DG on February 12th, 2010 12:06 am

    The quiz asked me about my passions and if I have found myself yet – can’t say I have but it’s fun looking! :)

    (shade: matte in fair)

    85 DG on February 12th, 2010 12:06 am 86 kelly wakefield on February 12th, 2010 2:17 pm

    I just took the Rethink Public Displays of Affection quiz – that was very cute!

    87 Nicola on February 12th, 2010 5:31 pm

    i subbed via email

    88 Nicola on February 12th, 2010 5:32 pm

    they wpuldnt let me take the one u took but i took a public display of affection one and found out that im a bit of a stick in the mud when it comes down to showing any kinda of loveydovey feelings!

    89 T on February 13th, 2010 9:24 am

    My goal is to start with small actions and gradually bring positive impact to the society.

    90 Kristin Harris on February 14th, 2010 4:50 pm

    I took the quiz. Totally love PDAs.

    91 theresa ruddick on February 15th, 2010 10:33 am

    both my daughters wear BM and love it I would like to try it

    92 Peejay on February 15th, 2010 1:14 pm

    i am eager to try this product but hopefully i can get it for free!

    93 gina on February 15th, 2010 7:41 pm

    I took the quiz….It made me realize I am a real romantic & a total flirt.

    94 gina on February 15th, 2010 7:43 pm

    I subscribe via email.

    95 dreeg on February 16th, 2010 8:53 pm

    I took the quiz. I need the matte.

    96 Tina B. on February 17th, 2010 3:22 am

    I adore bareMinerals and I’m excited about the matte foundations!

    97 Tina B. on February 17th, 2010 3:25 am

    follow you on twitter
    tweet: http://twitter.com/warp65/status/9228423447

    98 Tina B. on February 17th, 2010 3:25 am

    email subscriber

    99 Debra F on February 17th, 2010 8:40 am

    I think I’ve already “found myself”. I’m very secure in who I am and very comfortable in my own skin.

    100 karen on February 17th, 2010 12:32 pm

    I’ve been meaning to try mineral makeup and leaning toward bare essentuals as the brand. This would make a great start. Thanks.

    101 Christina on February 18th, 2010 6:17 am

    I pursued my dream about being a poet and an artist until illness and death came to my family and then I myself became seriously ill. Years went by, I did a television program on the arts locally (little pay, very taxing and stressful but it did help the artists themselves) and now this site has me re-thinking my priorities: besides showing collages professionally and doing music and movie reviews I may go back to the poetry/writing world and try to write a novel, and even though I did well in writing intially (winning many awards) this scares me!

    102 Khrystina on February 18th, 2010 7:08 am 103 Leandra on February 18th, 2010 10:47 am

    Bare escentuals is one of the best mineral powders I’ve ever tried.

    104 Cristi on February 18th, 2010 12:43 pm

    I would love to try these products.I would pick MATTE SPF 15 FOUNDATION in Fair.

    105 shawna on February 18th, 2010 2:14 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try this!

    106 Danielle Buxton on February 18th, 2010 3:03 pm

    I love this line! My sister gave me some for my birthday and I’m almost out! Its the best brand I have ever used!

    107 Happi Shopr on February 18th, 2010 6:44 pm

    I haven’t found my passion yet, but have become interesting in becoming a tattoo artist.

    108 Sharon Seneker on February 18th, 2010 7:01 pm

    I have entered the BE Rethink What Matters sweep every day since it started! I wear BE and could really use some new medium foundation! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

    109 Sharon Seneker on February 18th, 2010 7:02 pm

    I follow you on Twitter (sharonjo1)! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

    110 Sharon Seneker on February 18th, 2010 7:02 pm

    I am a Facebook Fan with my email: senekers@comcast.net Thanks!

    111 shari on February 18th, 2010 11:59 pm

    I love Bare Escentuals–just started using it a few months ago :) Hmm–rethink the need to find yourself? So far I like where I”m at right now in life–I love my job and my family is the best!

    112 susitravl on February 19th, 2010 12:03 am

    Love Bare Minerals makeup. I think their brushes are the best I’ve ever used.

    113 Pamela S on February 19th, 2010 1:26 pm

    I took the quiz and thought it was interesting and made you think some. I agree that I’m very content with where I am in my life, but do know that I should “treat” myself a bit better. Thanks.

    114 Pamela S on February 19th, 2010 1:26 pm

    Subscribed with google reader.

    115 Erin Walsh on February 19th, 2010 6:03 pm

    The quiz asked what makes you passionate. I say who can fit that in one small line in the quiz. And if you can fit it in one line, are you really being passionate?

    116 Erin Walsh on February 19th, 2010 6:07 pm 117 Erin Walsh on February 19th, 2010 6:11 pm

    Subscribed to RSS feed

    118 Julie M on February 19th, 2010 8:57 pm

    I love bare minerals blush and would love to try the foundation.

    119 Sand on February 19th, 2010 10:02 pm

    For the most part others didn’t feel the same way I did with the exception of the last question.

    120 celia on February 19th, 2010 10:23 pm

    I guess I am what I wanted to be as a kid, but I am not so sure I have found my dream… ;)
    My shade:Golden Tan

    121 Veronica Garrett on February 20th, 2010 12:10 am

    When I was younger I wasn’t sure about what I wanted to do. Career wise there were a lot of dead ends. I’m happy where I am now even though it might not have been what I imagined. I always wanted a husband, a family and my own house. I have that and a job I really love. My passion is my family.

    122 Kittenish on February 20th, 2010 12:30 am

    I remember what I wanted to be as a little kid. It’s changed as I’ve grown up, though it’s stayed in the same general area with the same basic idea. I have trouble with motivation, so I haven’t achieved as much as I thought I would have by now. I need to learn to focus. Anyway, Bare Escentuals asks a lot of questions with no easy or short answers. Essay questions need more than a small text box for input. =/

    123 Lily Kwan on February 20th, 2010 4:56 am

    This week’s topic is Rethink what a revolution feels like. I consider myself to be a rebel sometimes.

    124 Lily Kwan on February 20th, 2010 4:58 am

    I subscribed to your email feed.

    125 Kathy D on February 23rd, 2010 3:06 pm

    I found my tue passion at 31 – motherhood! Thanks!

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