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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    3.0
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    nikkohli

    14 years ago

    I used Bare Minerals for about a year. I have some scarring and thought maybe this could help (yes, I fell for the infomercials....). First the good: I LOVED the way this felt on my face. I...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    b3l0vEd

    14 years ago

    I hate to admit it, but I actually love the bare minerals foundation. Its expensive for the amount, but I find that with daily use, a jar lasts me about a year. I don't use this by itself because I...

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    soupluver123

    14 years ago

    I have been using this for years. It makes my skin glow

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    MidnightStar2796

    14 years ago

    I received a bareMinerals starter kit for christmas from the Bare Escentuals website in "Fair". This included 2g jars of the foundation in Fair and Fairly Light, the mineral viel, warmth all over...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    MissAuroraD

    14 years ago

    I think this foundation is good for high schoolers starting out with makeup and want to keep it natural (.... only this probably isn't realistic because it's so pricey.) This foundation...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    mel23

    14 years ago

    I love this make up. I use the bare minerals matt which is new and is supposed to give you more coverage than the original which is does. Although i have fair skin i use the colour medium tan coz...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jmystery757

    14 years ago

    I was introduced to this product when I ran out of my foundation and had to improvise. I "borrowed" my mom's Bare Minerals powder foundation and it quickly became a staple in my makeup routine and...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    madmartino

    14 years ago

    I had been using the Mineral Veil as a finishing powder for awhile when my old foundation was discontinued, so I decided to give the bare minerals foundation a shot. I got the lightest shade since...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    princessdiaries21

    14 years ago

    Well from all the reviews I have seen there has been some mixed reviews about this product. I have acne proned skin and I love this product. It truly works for my skin and the one thing I really do...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Reylena

    14 years ago

    Such a bad product.. worst foundation ever! Its too heavy and looks really flaky. Horrible Experience in store. I don't get the hype... but i wanted to..

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Toyotacarina

    14 years ago

    Ive been using bare minerals in fair for over 3 months now so i hope i can give a pretty conclusive review. Let me tell you about the state of my skin first. I never had a spot in my life until i...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    mile-s

    14 years ago

    Love B.E mineral powder but as I age and need more moisture it often leaves me dry around my mouth with flaky skin especially in winter. Product is fabulous but doesn't last very long and is...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    Skin

    Hair

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    4.0
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    versalia

    14 years ago

    I have an oily skin and the foundation powder works great on me. I totally agree with other reviews that the coverage is not always that great and you need to use a lot of the product to cover any...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    WantClearSkin

    14 years ago

    Bare Minerals is one of the few foundations that doesn't break me out, but I'm not crazy about the coverage or all the steps you have to go through. I've used it for years because it didn't break...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Avril14th

    14 years ago

    I so so so wanted this mineral foundation to work. I have tried it many times over the years because I know that it looks great on so many people but everytime the same results: tight, dry, itchy...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Couture77

    14 years ago

    No. No. No. No. I purchased this after being suckered by the infomercial one boring Saturday morning. I used to be a skin care consultant for Clinique so I went against my better judgment and...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    mayebear87

    14 years ago

    First off, when I went to a BE counter, the lady insisted that my shade was medium beige, and I was trying to tell her no, I have pink undertones, so I'd need the shade medium. Then she went on to...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    hellokitty05

    14 years ago

    this stuff is shit! crap, horrible, awful, gross, ick, disgusting, wrong.... the list goes on. It is suppose to be natural and good for your skin but bahahahahaha as soon as I put it on my skin...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Steph315

    14 years ago

    Love Bare Mineral foundations, eyeshadows and blushes! I'll stick to MAC for lip glosses. The colors...have you ever been to a BM counter? I could be there all day playing with the powders. If you...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    SugarDanish

    14 years ago

    I bought the kit for $80 in Canada. I got it in light, and I'm not impressed. PROS: -Apparently it's good for your skin? CONS: -Looks like I'm not wearing makeup! It barely hides...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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