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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:
2.3/5
24th August, 2021
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Not for me

This used to be my main foundation, and I loved the shake pot packaging (which I found worked really well), the gentle mineral formula, the buildable nature of it, the buffed, creamy finish and the perfect colour match for my pale skin. As more mineral sunscreens and foundations came on the market though, I started trying those out and ended up quite liking the cream or liquid formulas, which were obviously more hydrating for my dry skin. But I always liked the fact that the mineral powder was such a one-ingredient product, with no hidden possible toxins or nasties. So I tried it again the other day...

How times have changed! I think for younger skins, it's lovely, but for my older skin (now post-50), it's really ageing. It highlights my lines, clings to those fine, downy hairs on my cheeks and, because it doesn't offer any hydration at all, my skin starts feeling tight and uncomfortable after a while, as if the powder is sucking my moisture out! And even with loads of buffing, it doesn't get that creamy finish I used to like. It just looks... powdery.

I love the idea. I used to love the product. I'd absolutely recommend it for younger skins. But, sadly, it's no longer for me.

Tips: Avoid it if your skin's dry and older.

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mandiross1981
26th April, 2022

I agree.

Overall rating:
3.0/5
25th April, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Nice powder but would not swap it for foundation

This is a lovely product and would suit skin that does not need much coverage or just wanting a natural healthy look. I enjoy wearing this for just a light coverage when working out and also enjoy wearing it under my foundation for a flawless heavier coverage.

I would not recommend this as a full cover foundation however as far as mineral foundations go it's one of my fave.

I use golden medium and find this is a nice colour, some mineral foundations can look muddy and shift during the day. The bare minerals wears nicely.

Tips: I would strongly recommend bare minerals for younger skin.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
28th November, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Surprisingly wonderful

Bought this from my salon after they put it on my skin after a facial. I love how easily it buffs on and blends to your skin tone. It also doesn't dry out my skin, which I though would definitely happen with a powder foundation. You can build up the coverage but it can looks cakey, so look out for that!

This is quite expensive, but it does last a long time and is worth it compared to the other brand imitation of this.

Tips: Use the mineral veil to set and give a dewy finish.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
16th September, 2015
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I would buy it again!!

This is the first mineral foundation I have ever tried. After going through countless of reviews I was sold, went and got matched in the shade light (Im usually a C2 in Mac and 03ivory in Clinique even better). I have normal to dry skin, the first time I wore it just on top of my moisturiser and noticed that it cling to my dry spots. After that I used it with a thin layer of Nars Sheer Glow Foundation and the results were amazing. It provided a medium coverage and my friends complimented that it doesn't even look like I am wearing any foundation. Lasted for a good 7 hours without touch up. However, the T-zone do tend to get a little oily after a few hours.

Tips: Make sure to use a good moisturiser and either a BB cream/light foundation before applying the BareMinerals Orginal Foundation to provide more coverage and a dewy finish. Dust a thin layer of setting powder on the T-zone to prevent oiliness. Use a dense brush to apply the foundation to concentrate the product more. (I use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush)

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
29th May, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Natural Look

I have used Bare Minerals for several years now. I have tried several other kinds of foundation such as Bobby Brown, Mac, Dior, Rodan and Fields - to name a few. I didn't like the feeling of my face feeling heavy, or thick. Bare minerals keeps it feeling light, like I have no makeup on. I prefer having a natural look. I absolutely love it. However, if you do have dry skin - go with the BareSkin foundation rather than the powder. My only dislike on this foundation is that it comes of easy, so by the end of the day - it doesn't cover any of my imperfections.

Tips: The only tip I have is keep your face moisturized because if you have dryer skin, the bare minerals will show that.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd May, 2015
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Good Foundation

I am on my second one of these, I think they are fantastic. I used to have quite acne prone skin and would get stress pimples etc. This foundation is a good alternative to other foundations because it's a mineral foundation. My skin is always clear and it provides good coverage when I want it. I usually use it as a powder over my concealer and foundation, however some people just use it over BB creme which seems to do well as well.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
28th June, 2015
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Nice easy product to use

This product is easy to use and looks pretty good on. I am pretty pale and the colour is good. It is nice and light on my sensitive skin and hasn't caused any issues. There is a reasonable amount in the container and it lasts quite a while.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
13th June, 2017
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Great for great skin

I starting using this foundation when I was 16 years old. The formula has changed a bit since then but it always performed the same. Now (in my 30s) I favour liquid foundations as they help conceal more and are better at keeping my skin hydrated. If you have youthful skin this foundation is an easy-to-apply option.

Tips: Apply using a kabuki brush and BUFF BUFF BUFF!

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
5th May, 2024
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Nice powder foundation

This is easy to apply and has a nice coverage. I only stopped using as felt the powder made my lines look worse as I aged. So I swapped back to a cream

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
28th May, 2014
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Natural

This foundation has a nice feel to it, it feels very natural and definitely does not cake on your skin. There is not much coverage unless you apply multiple layers which can take a long time as it is a powder and has to built up. It stays on a long time though and has a nice colour to it. It is helpful having spf in it as well. I have used this for many years and I like to wear it over a liquid foundation for extra coverage

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