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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    vgnvxn

    14 years ago

    At first I really liked the coverage BE provided over my acne. The shimmery "original" formula settles into fine lines and pores though, so it certainly wasn't perfect. However after using it for...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    ginnygu

    14 years ago

    I bought the matte version, and it does have a good package and with that I really wanted to love this product but I'm not sure i'm okay with it or not. I bought this thinking that it would be a...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Dundrumlady

    14 years ago

    Firstly i am undecided if i will buy this again. after all the raving about bare minerals i decided to give it a go. The mua applied it for me and it seemed gorgeous. It was very expensive for...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mrosen3030

    14 years ago

    I first bought BE almost three years ago and I will never, ever use anything different ever again. It is my HG of foundations . I'm never going back to cream, for sure. It is light, it covers my...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hawle

    14 years ago

    I have been using Bare Escentuals for years now. It is an absolutely amazing brand that sells absolutely amazing products. I use Fair; it matches fair skin perfectly and looks so natural. I really...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    kerry315

    14 years ago

    CAKEY!! Makes a mess! Won't come off of your skin!!

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    ncolnuguid

    14 years ago

    I wanted to like this product to justify the reason why i paid so much for the "get started" kit but it wasnt worth it at all. it doesnt last long at all and it doesnt give any amount of coverage...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    rimmela

    14 years ago

    I did not like this. It had that weird shimmery thing going on, and it had poor coverage, and also accentuated my pores and I couldn't find a good color match. Bad in general.

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lulublevins

    14 years ago

    This is my HG foundation. I have been using it for about 6 years. As someone who is always looking for the next best product, i have never abandoned my bare minerals. I have tried a few other...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    flygrrl

    14 years ago

    I'm really surprised at the negative comments on this product.However, I understand that everyones skin is different, and I shouldn't judge.I used to use MAC NC40, and would break out constantly....

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ruby19

    14 years ago

    I use some of their products but mostly there mineral foundation. I especially love the matte fairly light mineral foundation powder. it goes on great but i do wish their brushes were better. They...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MeaghanSKILLZ

    14 years ago

    I love bare minerals! I used to use arbonne/MAC before ( Arbonne claims to be all natural and beneficial, blah blah blah) and it made me an oily mess. I luckily live pretty close to a BE Boutique...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    xsblingvegas

    14 years ago

    This gave me horrible pimples!

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    GabbyLou

    14 years ago

    I was so excited to try the product. It came with everything I needed. On my 2nd day of using it my face started itching. I spoke to my sister because I remember she had used it too. She said...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    xokMb13

    14 years ago

    i honestly do not see why people dont love this! i use the foundation in matte medium tan and all i can say is its amazing. i breakout so much less since using this stuff, and it gives you a nice...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ukarmencb

    14 years ago

    These products, especially the foundation, are very good when applied. They look gorgeous and very natural. However, it takes ages to apply them properly, so when you´re in a hurry in the morning...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    paperchute

    14 years ago

    I thought this was so good when I first got it, little did I know it would break me out! I use it when I really need it since I haven't found an alternative + I barely wear foundation. I initially...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    butterflylcsw

    14 years ago

    I don't know why people don't like this. It's beautiful and looks completely natural. When I used the Summer Bisque concealer on problem areas, it covers beautifully. The only downside is that...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    sheridanf

    14 years ago

    i must admit i do understand where all the negative feedback of this product is coming from. when i first tried bare minerals i hated it, i thought it made absolutely no difference and it didn't...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    cbcfourfivesix

    14 years ago

    I used this product for about 3 years -- it was the first foundation I ever used. They've expanded their color options a lot since it first came out, but it's still not that great. They don't...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

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