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bareMinerals Original Mineral Foundation Review

Original Mineral Foundation Review
Overall rating from 39 reviews so far:
4.7/5
Would use it again?
4.6/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.6/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.7/5

Our award-winning bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation gives impeccable coverage with the look of beautiful bare skin.

Our ORIGINAL SPF 15 Foundation gives you all the flawless coverage you want with a naturally luminous finish that won't clump or cake. It's proven to improve the appearance of your skin over time. The creamy minerals diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles without drying out your skin.

Website http://www.bareminerals.co.uk

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Original Mineral Foundation Review

bareMinerals Original Mineral Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th April, 2014
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My favourite

I have been using BareMinerals for more than two years now, after a number of girlfriends raved about it. And I am very, very glad they talked me in to it, as it's the best foundation I have come across. I purchased it in Australia, so was able to purchase the whole starter kit (foundation, mineral veil, concealer, bronzer and brushes).

I was sceptical because I didn't believe powder would give good coverage (I mean, powder concealer? Really? How does that work?) but I was blown away by how light and smooth it feels, yet gives perfect coverage over any blemishes and redness. It doesn't clog the pores, it is SO much easier to apply and get perfect than liquid or cake foundations, and it lasts all day. I use it every day, and I even tried to go back to my MAC liquid foundation once - lasted a week and realised it was nowhere near as good as BareMinerals. The only downside I can think of is it can sometimes dry out the skin beside my nose a little - I just put a bit of extra moisturiser on the area, solves any problems.

Tips: Wait for your moisturiser to sink in. And be careful if you have dry skin - just be conscious of the zones which may dry out a bit more.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th April, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Powder foundation on dry skin?! Yip!

I love this mineral foundation! I was a little scared to begin with as my skin can get dry but this foundation has never had a problem with that. I have it in shade 'fairly medium' and find it buffs into the skin beautifully, it has medium coverage that you can build. I don't have a problem with it looking cakey or powdery and I prefer a dewy skin over a matte finish (probably typical for a dry skin type girl!). I use with a primer and love using my Sigma F82 round kabuki brush to blend it into my skin. It's my go to foundation in summer as it's light weight but still gives me a nice complexion. If I have any spots or areas to conceal I tend to do that with a cream concealer before applying, the foundation tends to blur imperfections nicely so I don't need to go too overboard. I would definitely repurchase this and recommend it to anyone wanting to try a mineral foundation like this.... Even if you get dry skin!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th April, 2014
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Great coverage

I've been using this mineral foundation for the past 3 months, I use a mineral buffing brush, and use in a circular motion. It's easy to adjust the coverage you want, by adding it layer by layer, and it blends into my skin easily. It gives a nice natural finish, and makes my skin feel like it's not wearing anything. It gives me a better version of my own skin, which is the look I'm after. It's long lasting, and I find I barely need to touch up during the day. It is also good to use on a small brush as a concealer. It's a great price, as you don't use much product, so it lasts a long time!

Tips: Use in conjunction with the bareMinerals setting powder, gives a great finish.

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5.0/5
15th April, 2014
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Best mineral makeup....ever.

I stumbled upon bareMinerals original foundation a few years back and have never looked back. I have annoying dry sensitive skin that has it's good and bad days. This makeup is the first that has worked with my skin and doesn't highlight the dry patches (as most of us are afraid of with powders) or make my skin break out. It feels weightless on and doesn't give that heavy made up look. I wear the original over some CC cream or BB cream, depending on how heavy I want my coverage. Otherwise if it's a quick trip to the shops then I wear a little over my tinted sunscreen just so I feel like I'm wearing something. Do yourself a favor and if you are thinking of trying mineral makeup then give bareMinerals a go, you won't be disappointed.

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5.0/5
19th April, 2014
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Bareminerals mineral foundation

I was reccomeded this by my sister in law who worked for the brand in oz. I have pretty sensitive and combo skin, with facial exzcema at times. I was using brands such as revon and it was decking havoc on my skin.

Once I tried this I was hooked, once you learn how to apply this powder you can get such an amazing light to medium coverage. I like the fact that it looks and feels like my skin and isn't heavy or cakey, although it doesn't cover all my imperfections it's coverage buildable. It lasts all day, but I do have oily t zone so I do a touch up later in the day.

Tips: There is also at matte formula which I may try next time.

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5.0/5
20th May, 2014
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Mineral magic

As a long time, unsatisfied user of liquid foundation, I recently bought bareMinerals and am a total convert! I have fairly dry skin and the minerals give even coverage and the colourings match perfectly, lasting all day long. I will definitely be buying this product again and have told all my friends about how great it is.

Tips: Start off slow with a small amount and build upon it if necessary.

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20th May, 2014
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natural look

I am always looking for a nice natural coverage foundation but i am not a big fan of liquid foundation so this product was a great find for me. It gives a really nice natural light feeling coverage but a good coverage.I wouldnt recommend this if your need a lot of coverage but it does really well for my skin and i do have a few blemish type scars. I was really pleased at the way it blended into my natural skin colour. It didn't break me out like liquid foundations normally do so that was a major bonus for me.

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5.0/5
26th June, 2014
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bareMinerals

Love love love this mineral powder! at first i was apprehensive as i usually only used liquid but this changed my mind!! full build-able coverage and not one bit cakey!

Tips: apply with a kabuki brush and make sure your skin is moisturized beforehand

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13th April, 2015
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Medium Beige

This was my first ever foray into makeup and it's this brand that got me hooked. This stuff buffs like a dream and the coverage is very buildable. It is also amazing for your skin.

I found it worked best about 20-30 minutes after moisturising and buffed in with a kabuki brush. I don't think I ever looked oily and it always looked very natural - one of the most natural finishes of a foundation I've ever come across.

We can thank my local day spa for getting both myself and my mother hooked on this, which reminds me, I better order mother some replacements while I'm logged into Sephora!

Tips: Kabuki. Tap, Swirl, Buff. It's that simple.

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14th April, 2015
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bareMinerals - great product!

I was bought the starter kit for a birthday present and I have never gone back to liquid foundation! Its so perfect for my skin, I have dry and oily skin, and can easily break out. If you don't like wearing heavy makeup, this is perfect for you, light but good coverage. Great product!

Tips: Make sure you really buffer it into your skin, it can end up patchy if you don't. Watch the tutorial, its very helpful.

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