58%
would repurchase
3.1/5
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5.0
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7 years ago

My favorite go to foundation. I have been using Bare minerals original for 8 years, my skin always looks great. It is very easy to apply, buildable and does not settle into wrinkles and fine...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen



3.0
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8 years ago

I used to love this at one time, until i got irritation etc from the bismuth in it. It covers well and hides redness and it lasts. However i did find it to be very over priced considering you can...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I cannot live without this. It's a great value since it lasts for months. One container will last me about 6 months. This is one of the best products ever. Whether I have a cyst-like pimple or just...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesGreen


1.0
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12 years ago

This is a HORRIBLE product, avoid Bare Minerals at ALL COSTS!! Got this for myself on a splurge (this is Expensive with a capital E) and am regretting it terribly. When I first used it, I loved...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


4.0
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12 years ago

I give this product a 4/5 because for the following reasons: - it provides wonderful matte coverage (i have acne/acne scars) -lasts almost all day -easy to apply (tap, swirl,...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

I used to wear BE original formula when it first came to stores. I quit usuing it a couple years ago becuase it would make me oily. I just recently started using it again. I think it will be my...

About reviewer (330 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

I dont like the sticky (silky as they claim) feeling of BE minerals. It is buildable, but it looks really dry on my skin. and the color is not a perfect match, I looks pink with this shade, and...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I actually can't decide if I would buy this again or not, because while it did make me look flawless and I always received compliments while wearing it, it also made me break out from time to time...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

When BE was new to the market, I tried this shade and I loved it. I was not happy with the short duration that it lasted on my skin but the shade was exactly my shade. I am supposedly NC30 but I...

About reviewer (923 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

this makes good skin better and since i can't claim that privilege, this foundation gets 2.5 lippies. ITCHY: it makes my skin itch once i sweat a little which is shocking to me since reacting...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

I used to use this alone, but recently I've been using this foundation as a setting powder over liquid foundation. I prefer using this product over pressed powders. It gives a great flawless finish...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I have been using bare essentuals since December , treated myself to the starter kit as a treat. Did I like it at first, NO felt i wasted £49 , but I kept trying it and can say finally it is...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Devoted to BE since 2003 and although I used other foundations over the years, I always went back to BE. While the others had similar claims as BE, none were able to rise to the claim like BE-my...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

Ah yes, the one and only bare minerals. After countless tv infomercials, I finally broke down and bought this, and was surprised at how well it was. It covered flawlessly, and you could control how...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I have used Bare Minerals for about 8 years and I have to say, it's time to give it up. I first purchased this foundation when I was 24. I was in love! It has good coverage (sheer to full...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

i found my everyday foundation... this is a powder that goes on very creamy. i love that it doesnt give me the caked face it looks natural, feels natural, and stays on all day!! if you want...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairOther

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

The only thing i was set off by is the price. Its not reasonable in my 15 year old budget to buy this 28 dollar thingy that doesnt last me more than 3 months. In the tutoral the lady is like...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I'm one of those people that switch from foundation to foundation depending on my mood. I've got from BE to MAC to Revlon Colorstay and back to BE after a horrible breakout with Revlon. This is the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

This foundation is the best I've used yet, I've never found a foundation that ticks all the boxes until I was recommended this by two of my friends. I wasted lots of money buying expensive...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

I use a primer first (Clinique) which fills in any large pores and also leaves a matte finish. Then I use a brush to set the BareMinerals foundation. After that I use Mineral Veil by Bare...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel