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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    2.0
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    angelmarjorie

    14 years ago

    my skin tends to be on the oily side--and this made it dramatically worse. it was gross looking. won't buy again--hoping to return soon.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    herehereandhere

    14 years ago

    BM and I have a love/hate relationship. I have oily/combo skin and I'm prone to breakouts. My acne is not bad but I don't have perfect skin. I also have some slight scarring and large pores. When I...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    dewdrop10

    14 years ago

    These products just dont work for me. The foundation settles into my wrinkles and if I sweat, OMG, I look like I have been made up to look old by a hollywood makeup artist! I love the colors of the...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    rmcclain84

    14 years ago

    I was using bare minerals for several years and one day I noticed that I was looking ashy, or maybe I always looked ashy but I just never paid attention. I am Warm tan and when I would break out...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    seattlegrace

    14 years ago

    So I've been using BE for over five years off and on. I really do like the foundation, especially just for every day use. It usually covers what I need it to well. The only thing is that it tends...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    crazyfrog13

    14 years ago

    I've been using BM foundation and mineral veil for a year now and I am very pleased with these products. I have very oily skin and most liquid/cream foundations clog my pores and break me out. I...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Browneyes3023

    14 years ago

    First of all I purchased my bareminerals about a year and a half ago and I'm still using the same container! It's lasted me so long! I am very shocked to read all the negative comments because...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    AllAboutMe83

    14 years ago

    I did not have any skin issues with this, but also did not use it for a long period of time (maybe 5-6 times before returning) I dont mind looking made up so this was just toooo natural looking,...

    About reviewer (439 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Other

    EyesGreen

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    mckfox

    15 years ago

    I had the absolute WORST experience with this company, that I have ever had!! It is seriously unbelievable, if you want a mineral product, go to jane iredale or laura mercier, they are SAFER and...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    3lla

    15 years ago

    I bought this while holidaying in paris and I was quite hesitant since my past experiences with mineral makeup was at the least, bad. However, since buying the foundation in Medium Beige - from...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    heyitsandrea

    15 years ago

    I have been using this product for about 4 months now. This product is very lightweight, it really feels like you are not wearing any foundation. Coverage is good for the first few hours after...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    melrd

    15 years ago

    I love this fondation been using it for years I am so shocked to read all the negitive reviews inparticular those who say it makes them berak out. I have acne prone skin and BE cleared my skin...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Jadinej17

    15 years ago

    Honestly, after trying soo many foundations I was skeptical about this one. I have tried luminess air, sheer cover, pretty much all drugstore foundations. When i used this after washing my face...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Kerstyn

    15 years ago

    Up until I discovered Primer recently,I had to wear a FULL COVERAGE foundation,every day.That's changed now,thanks to my Primer I have a few more options on the light/med coverage spectrum.For...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Jess0501

    15 years ago

    i bought this product hoping that this will be my HG foundation. i was looking for a good light foundation to be worn every day. i thought because this is a mineral makeup, it will be better for...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    purplenylon

    15 years ago

    I tired the light powder and the mineral veil, a rep. put on the powder on me so it was applied correctly. At first it looked great but an hour later some asked me why I put soo much make up on. I...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    cynthia_76

    15 years ago

    I bought the starter set at Sephora. I had no problems with the colors, but no matter how much I used, how well I applied, I could never get the "flawless" coverage this is supposed to provide. ...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    PolkaDotGlam

    15 years ago

    When mineral makeup was first all the rage, I ran out and bought this and loved it. Since then, there are many copycats who have created better, less expensive formulas. My current go-to is L'Oreal...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    fabs162

    15 years ago

    I've been using bare minerals for a year now and while I do like the finish it gives me( a nice soft glow) I find it very difficult to find my perfect shade currently I am using golden medium but I...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    MascaraJunkiez

    15 years ago

    This powder was alright. Not bad or good...just all right. I put it on and the first thing that immediately did not like was the fact that it has this weird glowy look. As the day wore on it...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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