Original Loose Powder Foundation

bareMinerals

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2.9

3074 reviews
44%
would repurchase
2.9/5
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description

Made with 5 clean, vegan ingredients, this lightweight, talc-free mineral foundation provides sheer-to-full coverage and promotes clearer, healthier-looking skin over time.

ingredients

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 12.6%, Zinc Oxide 21%. Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide

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    5.0
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    Ali0624

    18 years ago

    Ok, I love BE. I have used pressed powders for years- Clinique, Lancome, Lorac, etc. and they just sufficed. But, I love the way my skin looks with BE. It looks more natural and even without...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ach21

    18 years ago

    I am really picky about what I put on my face and love that Bare Minerals is all-natural with built-in sunscreen. My skin is sensitive and acne-prone, and this product doesn't irritate my skin at...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    VQ13

    18 years ago

    BE is just "ok". I really wanted to like this product. I cant stand the face brush! It's prickly and rough and it sheds all over the place. The coverage is good. It doesnt stay on all day...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bamf

    18 years ago

    I really liked this. After hearing about it every single day of my life, I had to try it. It's easy to blend and has maximum coverage. Has pretty good staying power. HOWEVER..I wouldn't go so far...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    AutumnBorn

    18 years ago

    I was wearing BE, but shopping for a liquid foundation at a cosmetic counter at Nordstrom. I told the saleswoman what I was looking for and she asked me why I was changing what I was wearing, my...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hayl777

    18 years ago

    i never do powders because i need heavy coverage because of acne scarring and blackheads on my cheeks.i tried this because i was sucked in by the infomercial like everyone.I LOVE IT. i swear BE...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    mper1327

    18 years ago

    I have very bad acne scars, not pitted, just dark purple-red marks all over my face. So after watching the demonstrations on the infomercial, and seeing it cover up my friends scars very well,...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sonyazhong

    18 years ago

    I guess maybe this stuff doesn't work for everyone, but if you find that your foundation is starting to do that thing where in the bathroom, you're flawless, and in the daylight, you appear as...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    barkley38

    18 years ago

    I have dry skin. I only wear liquid foundations. However,like most of the reviewers, I had to try this to see what the fuss was about. This powder makes my dry skin look more dry. It also settled...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    inneroracle

    18 years ago

    I started using Jane Iredale and have used this. I prefer Aromaleigh MMU. Bare Escentual foundation is somewhat limited in color selections -- I've used 1.2 Fairly Light. It is a bit Orange. ...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kaj528

    18 years ago

    At first I was like a lot of people - didn't know how to use it so I didn't like it. But now I wont ever switch foundations!! I use the fairly light, and it gives me the most natural glow without...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    SkinnyCow

    18 years ago

    Would I buy this again ? I am not 100% sure right now. I just bought the starter kit w/the Sephora discount, I've been wanting to try this forever. I am 38, my skin is dry/combo. I usually use...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    maren

    18 years ago

    I am 48 and not knowing what to do-a life long beauty junkie with oily skin that has now turned? normal? combination? dry in parts? I don't know how to take care of it anymore. Lots of my friends...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    giniginigini

    18 years ago

    The makeup is easy to apply, but hard to apply well (heh), It does provide a very finished appearance. For you gals who normally wear liquid foundation all over the face, I imagine it does feel...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    jonx

    18 years ago

    Compared with liquid foundation this looks much more natural on my oily/acne prone skin. It's also more fun and quick to apply. I've read the other reviews about this causing cystic acne and I...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    jofoster

    18 years ago

    Well after using this off and on for a while, I have finally figured it out. I really wanted to like this as I like having some coverage but liquid foundation often feels too "slick" and powders...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    diducdakitty

    18 years ago

    I've had Bare Escentuals for a while... about 3 years .. i never liked it because wheneever i applied it even with a light hand, it always looked cakey and dry. but i gave my girlfriend mine cuz...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    JennBard

    18 years ago

    Oh how I wanted to this to work for me but it just doesn't. It's perfect and easy to apply, not drying or anything. Problem is that it will not work for us girls w/large pores and/or acne/chicken...

    About reviewer (654 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bkramer947

    18 years ago

    I have been using and loving BE for over 2 years and have turned on many happy friends to this wonderful line. This makeup is absolutely fantastic. It truly gives a flawless, natural, gorgeous...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    maureen01

    18 years ago

    I use all the Bare Minerals products and love them. I work in a retail beauty store -not ULTA!- and me and my coworkers love it. It gives you a finished look and makes people think you have...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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