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The Ultimate Guide To bareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue Shades

Trifonia Asmar
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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Shades

Let’s face it you’ve probably all heard of the award-winning bareMineralsComplexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser…and if you’re new to the collection then you’re in for a real treat. A firm favourite worldwide for its effortless, natural coverage and mineral-based SPF protection, this beauty bag saviour blurs the lines between skin care and make up.  

The multi-tasking complexion booster quenches your skin’s thirst while enhancing sheer to medium glow-giving coverage. Powered by a 98% naturally derived water-based formula (with no oils!), the lightweight gel blends a medley of hyaluronic acid, olive and squalene that hydrates up to 12 hours after application. But that’s not all… bareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue shades also work hard to improve your skin’s texture while instantly lifting your complexion, banishing imperfections, and imparting a dewy, featherweight finish. 

Built with a sheer formula, many of the hues can work for multiple different skin and under tones. With an impressive 20 bareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue swatch shades to choose from, picking your perfect match can be daunting. With that in mind we’ve created this bareMinerals Complexion Rescue shade finder and answered some of the most asked questions on how to use the product, courtesy of Cult Concierge experts Connor and Sarah 

Keep scrolling to find the perfect fit for you and your complexion! But first things first… 

HERE’S A QUICK RECAP ON HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR UNDERTONE 

 YOU HAVE A COOL UNDERTONE IF: 

  • Your skin has a slight pink or blue tint 
  • Your veins look blue in natural light 
  • Silver jewellery tends to look best on you 

YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE IF: 

  • Your skin has a slight yellow tint, which could be described as peachy, golden or olive 
  • Your veins look green in natural light 
  • Gold jewellery tends to look best on you 

YOU HAVE A NEUTRAL UNDERTONE IF: 

  • Your skin has an equal balance of pink/blue and yellow 
  • Your veins look a combination of blue and green in natural light 
  • Both silver and gold jewellery looks good on you (you lucky thing) 

BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE SHADES 

01 – OPAL FOR COOL PINK UNDERTONES 
OPAL BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

  1.5 – BIRCH FOR WARM YELLOW UNDERTONES  

BIRCH BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

02 –  VANILA FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERTONES  

VANILIA BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

03 – BUTTERCREAM FOR WARM YELLOW UNDERTONES 

BUTTERCREAM BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

3.5 – CASHEW FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERTONES 

CASHEW BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

04 – SUEDE FOR COOL PINK UNDERTONES 

SUEDE BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

4.5 – WHEAT FOR COOL ROSY UNDERTONES   

WHEAT BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

05 – NATURAL FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERTONES 

NATURAL PEACON BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

5.5 – BAMBOO FOR WARM YELLOW UNDERTONES 

BAMBOO BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

06 – GINGER FOR WARM YELLOW UNDERTONES 

GINGER BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

6.5 – DESERT FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERSTONES 

DESERT BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

07 – TAN FOR COOLY ROSY UNDERSTONES 

TAN AMBER BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

7.5 – DUNE FOR WARM GOLDEN UNDERTONES    

DUNE BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

08 – SPICE FOR WARM GOLDEN UNDERSTONES  

SPICE BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

8.5 – TERRA FOR WARM GOLDEN UNDERSTONES 

TERRA BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

09 – CHESTNUT FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERTONES  

CHESTNUT BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

10 – SIENNA FOR COOL RED UNDERTONES   

SIENNA BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE
10.5 – CINNAMON FOR WARM GOLDEN UNDERTONES 
CINAMON BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

11 – CEDAR FOR COOL RED UNDERTONES 

CEDAR BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE_
11.5 – MAHOGANY FOR NEUTRAL PEACH UNDERTONES
MAHOGANY BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE

STILL NEED HELP FINDING YOUR SHADE?  

 No worries! Reach out to our Cult Concierge team who’ll be more than happy to support you with selecting your perfect shade.  

HOW TO APPLY COMPLEXION RESCUE BAREMINERALS? 

 Apply the bareMinerals Complexion Rescue shades with the brand’s Smoothing Face Brush for a natural, flawless finish. This tinted moisturiser is customisable, which means you can blend it effortlessly all over your skin for a sheer, natural coverage or layer it up for medium coverage. What’s more, you can also apply the formula with your finger. Gently dot the product on your complexion before massaging it gently into your skin. 

WHAT CONCEALER TO USE WITH BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE? 

 This tinted moisturisers perfect partner is none other than the Complexion Rescue Brightening Concealer. It uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate, an anti-fatigue complex to de-puff and energise your eyes, all while offering mineral-based sunscreen and blue light protection. It's got coverage, it's lightweight, and has lots of skincare benefits – it’s a match made in heaven.  

WHAT TO WEAR OVER BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE?  

 If you want to increase coverage or prefer a full covered complexion, you can use the Complexion Rescue Hydrating SPF25 Foundation Stick over the top. The two products blend beautifully and don't cake up on the skin. If you prefer a matte complexion, top off your complexion with the Mineral Veil Setting Powder which is just as lightweight, leaving you with some natural radiance. 

THE BENEFITS OF BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE?  

The complexion rescue is all about helping you achieve natural, flawless skin whilst providing lots of gorgeous skin care benefits. The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser offers sun protection and up to 12 hours of deep hydration with its hyaluronic acid and squalene blend. Plus, it's a water-based formula that encourages radiance and improves skin texture over time…leaving no room for impurities.  

 Glow-giving, sun-shielding, and ultra hydrating…how can you resist?   

SHOP BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE TINTED MOISTURISER >>> 

Trifonia Asmar
Writer and expert
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Cult Beauty’s Senior SEO Copywriter, Trifonia started out in the industry when bold brows were just becoming a ‘thing’, and shares a passion for all things fashion and beauty. Currently embracing her curly girl journey (after endless years of straightening her strands), she is finally reverting to her natural ways! When Triffy isn’t busy testing out the latest curl-saving solutions, you’ll find her binging the latest reality TV show or on a long walk listening to her ever-evolving country music playlist.
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