59%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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description

ingredients

Lauroyl Lysine, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Soil Minerals, Silica, Mica, Calcium Silicate (+/-): Zinc Oxide (CI77947), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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17 years ago

I've been a B.E. convert for almost a year, and I'm a makeup junkie who rarely stays with one product too long. Fairly light works great with my skin tone and then I can use the Radiance colors to...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown



3.0
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17 years ago

This may be the lightest shade offered by Bare Minerals, but it wasn't light enough for me. I jumped on the mineral makeup bandwagon like many others, but found that the powder was too drying on...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

after much prodding, my friend talked me into buying the starter kit for pale skin..fairly light and light minerals. i don't like wearing foundation, and have lived the better part of my almost 40...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesGreen


2.0
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17 years ago

I hate to say it but i fell onto the BE bandwagon b/c of the mineral craze. i bought it b/c of the promise of staying on all day, w/o any shine, and it would feel light but have great coverage. ...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I've been using BE for 2 months now. The swirl, tap, and apply method takes a little getting use to but when you do it's really easy to use. I think it's easier than when I used liquid foundation...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

Hello, Holy Grail. I've been using this foundation for over a year, and I don't think I'll ever going back to using anything else. It's truly a must for those with oily skin. When I've been in...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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17 years ago

I don't know what to say about this product that hasn't already been said in the 600+ reviews. When I first bought this I loved it...it made my skin look really pretty, even my husband commented...

About reviewer (157 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

I have used BE for about a year, or two now. I don't use it too often, but as the summer is here I feel lighter and not so cakey with it on as I do with liquid foundation. My only few...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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17 years ago

Love this..only foundation/powder that I use and will ever use. Definitely improved my skin texture and tone. Tried all other mineral makeups out there and they just can't compare to BE. I always...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

Let me just start by saying that I work as a Make-up artist for a very famous Company. However, I was always experiencing terrible results from the foundations that the company makes. Being that I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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17 years ago

A few people talked me into this product so I bought the starter kit (with Light/Fairly Light, Warmth, Mineral Veil, Brushes). At first I found it to be a LOT of steps to get the full look, but...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Let me first say, I have acne prone skin. I tried this, and it did nothing. It made my zits look chalky, and it sure gave coverage--obvious coverage. I put it away for about 2...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


3.0
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17 years ago

Okay, so I caved into the hype and purchased a starter set on ebay.. I was really curious about the concept of powder foundation....normally powder looks terrible on me because i have very fine...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

I bought some the other day for summer... I'm oily and acne prone, I was pretty red when I first applied it. It covered well and I helped things here and there with the multi-tasking bisque. It...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

wow, in terms of previous comments, mine's opposite... well, I've tried so many foundations; from liquid, creme, and powder and this is by far the best one! i have a few blemishes here and there...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

I have this and mix a little of the light with it....I'm a nw20....and this combo is perfect for me, however....I must say that I too have a problem with this product's lasting ability. ...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

Well...I have been using this product for 3-4 months now and I'm not sure where I stand. I have oily skin and hate using liquid foundation. I liked this product because it wasn't too involved...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesHazel


2.0
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18 years ago

I hate to give this product a negative review. I’ve been trying to love it, off and on, for years now. But I can’t deny the obvious: it accentuates my (already large) pores and my fine (and...

About reviewer (377 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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18 years ago

Okay, this is like my millionth update of my BE review...but I promise, it's the LAST one. My final verdict: it's okay. Totally and completely MEH. It's hard to judge how much product to use,...

About reviewer (401 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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18 years ago

Hey you, over there across the street! Ya wanna see my pores? Yep, I'm wearing Bare Escentuals - and, yes, my skin is the color of Ray Bolger's in "The Wizard of Oz." What's the dust all over my...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown