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MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

  • MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

$27.00


Our award-winning mineral foundation gives you all the flawless coverage you want with a no-makeup look and feel that lasts up to eight hours. See Details

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Color: Medium
Description: For medium skin with pink undertones

Our award-winning mineral foundation gives you all the flawless coverage you want with a no-makeup look and feel that lasts up to eight hours. The lightweight minerals absorb excess oil without drying out your skin. Powered by ActiveSoilTM Complex, this foundation is clinically proven to minimize the appearance of pores.

Formulated without parabens, binders, fillers, or synthetic chemicals.

Also, we love to pair it with our Flawless Application Face Brush for an easy, expert-looking application and flawless coverage.

Three ways to find your perfect match:

Size: Large (6 g / 0.21 Oz.)

  • Clinically proven to minimize the appearance of pores
  • Naturally matte finish
  • Lasts for up to 8 hours

SWIRL, TAP, BUFF® APPLICATION

  • SWIRL a small amount of bareMinerals® Foundation in the lid until it all disappears into the brush.
  • TAP away excess.
  • BUFF onto the skin in a circular motion.

Applying the Makeup is Easy

  • Swirl, Tap, Buff

  • 1. Swirl
    a small amount of bareMinerals into the lid with the Flawless Application Brush (for lighter coverage) or the Full Coverage Kabuki Brush (for more coverage) until the bareMinerals are tucked into the bristles.

    2. Tap
    off excess. bareMinerals should not be visible on the outside of the brush.

    3. Buff
    bareMinerals onto the skin in a swirling, circular motion, starting on the outside of your face near your cheekbones. Then, buff around your face, working your way to the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Buff until you're satisfied with the coverage. Less is more when applying bareMinerals.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide. Inactive Ingredients: Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Calcium Silicate, Soil Minerals. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

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MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - null 4.6 5 31 31
Best for younger skin. I have been using BE for about 10 years now. I don't like to use a lot of make up and always applied BE products lightly. Now that I am in my 40's, my skin needs more coverage. I find that when I use it to cover up dark spots and etc. that it really makes my dry, older skin look very dry and cracked (and I use a very good moisturizer with it); and it emphasizes wrinkles & pores that you just don't see without the product on my face. I still lightly apply the all-over-face-colors and they go on well still, but not the foundation. I was so disappointed that I needed to switch to a cream foundation, but when I did, it just made my skin glow and look so much better, healthier, smoother and younger. I cannot recommend this for older skin, but it is the best ever for younger skin. Please come up with a solution for us older women who have been so loyal for so long. 05/16/2013
Fabulous life saver! This foundation is a must if you have a darker complexion. As you wear, it "improves" becoming more like your skin without the ashy "glow". I receive complements almost every time I wear this foundation. I've tried others and always return to this staple. Its also the best foundation for wear in hot, humid southern summers! 05/04/2013
Fights my oil literally all day and its not cakey. So I was very skeptical on purchasing BE at first, but I had heard so many excellent reviews that I said why not. I went to the boutique to get shade matched, which I highly recommend especially if your makeup challenged or have uneven skin tone like myself. I purchased the matte about 2 days ago and this is the best makeup purchase that I have made. The matte isn't cakey or heavy; it is breathable, feels clean, plus it last all day. I work a 9-5 and live in southern CA so using other products like BB cream or liquid foundation seemed great, until about 3 hours after wearing I looked like someone dumped oil and shine on my face. The matte actually works with my skin to keep the shine away, but it still gives me a natural glow which Iove. Another great thing about the matte; because it's not cakey, if I scratch my face I don't find traces of makeup under my fingernails. The best part about this stuff is that after I put my makeup on in the morning, go to work, sweat, and have the sun beating down on me I come home looking as if I just put my make up on. 04/05/2013
New fave! I bought the original foundation and loved it. Then I decided to try the matte one just to see how it looked, and I love it even more! The original I felt needed to be re-applied after a while...while the matte last all day until I take it off. Perfect, I can wear it at work all day and then get off and still look good. Love it! 03/24/2013
Always an old favorite. This was actually the very first face makeup I have ever tried, I tried it as a 14 year old, and my mom was okay with me wearing it because it looks so natural. With good care of your brushes and actually using the correct brushes, and also a freshly washed and moisturized face, the foundation has always gone on perfectly for me. Sometimes I get a little tired of it when I'm looking for better coverage and switch to different liquid foundations, but I always find myself coming back to bare minerals original. I love it. I think the way to get the best coverage is again, proper preparation of your face (that goes for any makeup) and the right brush. I use the Heavenly face brush. It will always be a favorite makeup of mine, and I never break out with it. Highly recommended. 03/23/2013
Not for Oily Skin I was expecting famous results seeing this over the year, and I tried the foundation with the primer and without. Without the primer nothing was covered up and my face didn't look flawless. With the primer, it looked very cakey and fake on my face. 03/21/2013
Best Foundation Ever! The matte foundation has fast become my favorite, especially during the summer. The foundations are lightweight so it feels like you don't have makeup on, and they still cover all your problem areas. 03/08/2013
Amazing foundation I am in love with this foundation! I love the perfect photo-finish, no make-up look that it gives. 03/05/2013
Fantastic foundation!!! My mother have been wearing bareminerals matte foundation for years and her skin is flawless! So she inspired me to try out the foundation for myself because of my dry skin. I research this product for months to find my perfect shade and I found two Golden Tan (which I have now) and Warm Tan. The first day I try this product it felt like there was nothing on my face (I like that because I hate caked on makeup) and also my face seem brighter and healthier looking. After two weeks of use my face actually became healthier, softer, clearer and provide the luminous glow I wanted!! It reduces the redness and the dryness on my face, I am soooooooo happy!!!! I love that the foundation contains SPF 15 because I easily tan especially in the summer. It looks beautiful and natural and feels natural, I love this foundation so much and I will never use any other foundation but Bareminerals!! 02/26/2013
The best foundation I love the way it covers from a light to full coverage and still looks natural, also the way it improves my skin's texture. 02/26/2013
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how to apply this foundation and powder concealer correctly
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Louisiana
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I have three containers of medium beige foundation- the colors vary:
one is - 2N medium begie
another is - medium beige N20
another is - medium beige W20

The 2N med beige definately is NOT the same color- it is more orange- Why do I keep getting different ones ??
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not sure but they do carry original and matte. check to see it one is matte
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I have been using the original for a number of years and I just bought the Matte foundation by mistake. Before I return it I thought I would see what the difference is.

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Hi Binnie! It depends on your skin and what you like. I used the original for YEARS and then found it didn't work for me anymore because of the "glowiness' . It just looked and acted badly making me look older and my skin bad. I also was starting to have problems with itching. I tried the matte and I LOVE it. I am able to use my foundation again because the matte has more of a natural skin finish without the shine, just a good healthy look. I found it also stays on longer because it helps with areas you might get oil. Because of the different formula it doesn't make me itch either. I would definitely try it first and see how you like it! You might find there are days you want that more natural finish or you could even mix it with the original to get a really nice look with a little longer lasting power. You can see the difference if you put some on your hand side by side, the matte kind of just melts in and is invisible while hiding "stuff' you don't want! The original has that "glow" that you see on your skin. Don't miss out on the chance to give it a try, you might find you like it as much as those who use it everyday!
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El Cajon, CA
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The original and the matte foundation is really the same, except that the original foundation contains flex (shine, sparkle that you can see) in it and the matte foundation does not contain any flex (shine or sparkle)
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The original foundation has a natural finish and is for normal to dry skin and the matte foundation is for controlling oil on the skin so let's say you have dry or normal skin I think you would want to keep using the original and if you have oily skin you are going to like matte foundation because it will keep skin oil free all day! I hope my answer helped you.
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Does this foundation have any scent? I have sensitive skin and hate the smell of make-up. Something light and natural feeling/smelling would be nice, though! What are mineral products like?
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I have very sensitive skin and am really, really, really sensitive to even light scents. BE products do not have any odors whatsoever, and I have never had a problem with them. They are by far the best for fragrance-free make up... they do not have even a "light smell". Mineral product are smooth and creamy and cover well, but they can be messy. They are really fun to use "mix & match" and they give you a lot of freedom with make up application. I find that they are best for younger skin but many products are still super for older skin as well. Best yet, they have very little, if any, harmful ingredients and they last me forever.
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This foundation do not contain any scent at all in my opinion, however some people that I know who uses this foundation says there is a light scent but it is extremely light. But there is hardly any scent at all.
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Atlanta, GA
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I notice a VERY light clean smell. I cannot even feel the makeup on my face and I ALWAYS feel it (and feel it heavily) with other brands (CoverGirl, Almay, Neutrogena, etc).
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Bare Minerals does not have any scent. Bare Minerals is a very light and natural feeling makeup. There are other mineral products out there but I have found Bare Minerals to be the best for coverage and looking natural.
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Spokane Valley, WA
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I have been using the original foundation for about 7 years and wonder if I could get better coverage with matte without making wrinkles more noticeable.
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Illinois
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I am in my 40's, and I have also been using BE for several years now (about 10 yrs.). I was using Matte Foundation for quite a while, and it was not much different then the original, but a little better at blurring the skin. However, both foundations just emphasized my fine lines & pores so I decided to switch to a cream foundation, and I am SO GLAD that I did. I get much better coverage with no increased appearance in wrinkles or pores. I look so much better now. I did not know my skin could look so good and that it actually was in better shape than I thought. I was just using the wrong foundation. I still use the all-over-face-colors, blushes & etc. They are great! They work well and give great color to my greyish-washed out complexion. I just had to change foundations now that I am older.
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Hi Gracy! Well, it worked for me! I had used the original for 10 years and then I started to have problems like making wrinkles, pores , etc really look bad and I wasn't happy with the coverage or the feel. I tried the matte and am VERY happy with it! It has a very natural skin, nonshiny finish that looks SO much better, doesn't shout out skin "stuff' and because it is so velvety and natural looking you can use a little more with your concealer brush on spots on the face #lightly pat a little on# without drawing attention. Then put a little mineral veil #or hydrating mineral veil?# and you are good. It lasts a little longer on also , besides the fact that the matte has a different formula with the Active Soil complex IN IT! So your skin gets better while you wear it! I am 60 and it is what I use everyday and what I chose after trying ALL kinds of things, when the original no longer worked for me. I wish I would have found it sooner before trying other things that it was as easy as just switching to matte!
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Hi Gracy,
Well I have combination skin so I automatically went for the Matte formula and I absolutly love it. I am a full coverage girl but switching from original to matte is completely up to you. I'll suggest trying out the new bare minerals concealer the creamy one. Use that concealer under your original and apply it to any areas that you think need more coverage, and maybe if possible purchase the handi buki brush. That brush is specially designed for full coverage, hopefully this was helpful. :)
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I am 43 and have very dry skin - try the new ready foundation with the new application brush. The ready foundation makes my skin feel so soft - and the coverage is better than the origional. One thing - go to a store and get shade matched. The ready foundation minimizes the appearance or wrinkles.
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I am 51 years of age, and my skin tone has changed as I have aged. How do I know what color foundation to use?
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The best way to find your right color foundation is by visiting a barminerals store or a ulta beauty store that will let you try on their products.(this is how I found out my color foundation) (but I suggest trying out the different foundation colors on the back of your hand and rub it in so you can see which one blends in better with your skin.) If you have more two or more colors that complements your skin tone that is completely fine. Also your skin color may darken in the summer so you may have to get a darker foundation just for the summer and a lighter foundation for the winter.
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I suggest to get shade matched just to be safe. So that way you can enjoy Bare Minerals to the fullest.
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I suggest that you go to local store that sells Bare Escentuals (Macy’s, Sephora, etc) to get a makeover to see which color and line (Original or Matte) works for you. That is what I had to do. I use Deepest Deep Matte. I can’t use Deepest Deep Original (brown) because once applied to my skin the foundation color changes to gray/purple.
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First, find out what undertone your skin has--if cool, warm or neutral. Then determine if you are "Fair", "Light", "Medium", "Deep", etc. Go to the "find your shade" app online, or to a BE retailer, and get a few samples (find whichever blends into your skin).
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It is specifically the spf 15 foundation in fairly light.
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I asked this same question when I went to the bareMineras store. The woman said they are so natural and they don't have any preservatives or oils, so they don't expire. It's just powder.
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I have been a Bare Escentuals user for 7 yrs, and never had an issue with it ever not covering.... would not think you would have to reinvest
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There is no reason powder can go bad i think, there is no moisture, for example, the warmth, you only need the smallest bit, and they come in large sizes, even applying it twice a day every day, you still would make it last a couple years.
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Technically the makeup does not expire, since there are only pure minerals in the foundation. The only thing that might be diminished is the SPF.
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would it clog pores and make me break out?
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Bare Minerals won't clog your pores. My aesthetician recommends it, for its healing properties.
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I have problem skin, and it never has made me break out. See if you cant get a sample from a nearby boutique and try it out?
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Is this product non comedogenic?
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Yes it is non-comedogenic you can even sleep with foundation on! and you won't wake up with a single breakout it actually helps improve your skin's texture!
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it will not clog your pores! ive switched foundations so many times because the makeup was great but it clogged my pores. ive used bare minerals for about 8 months now and i havent had that problem. its actually very healthy for your skin! its full of nutrients your skin needs.
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