Although it has a similar coverage, many users prefer Sheer Cover's matte finish to the Bare Escentuals "gleam" - especially those with oily skin or enlarged pores.
Sheer Cover mineral powders contain no oils, perfumes, dyes or talc - so they're gentle to the skin. Pure mineral pigments lay on top of the skin to provide extraordinary coverage, while mica reflects light to minimize the look of fine lines and give skin a sheer, flawless finish. The minerals work with your skin's natural oils to make imperfections disappear instantly, without looking thick, cakey or dull. You get a luminous, natural look that lasts and lasts.
Sheer Cover's natural minerals are very finely ground, light, easy to apply and cover all kinds of imperfections. They cover the flaws, and let the real you shine through. Sheer Cover is recommended for dark circles, age spots, freckles and sun damage - as well as other special cosmetic needs such as rosacea, scars, acne, and broken capillaries. With Sheer Cover virtually any skin imperfection seemingly disappears.