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ORIGINAL Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

  • ORIGINAL 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 Beige
Description: For medium skin with neutral undertones

Glammy Award Winner for Best Department/Specialty Stores from 2005-2012 (8 years and counting).

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 creamy minerals diminish the appearance of imperfections without drying out skin. Our groundbreaking formula is clinically proven to promote clearer, healthier-looking skin.

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 (8 g / 0.28 Oz.)

  • Clinically proven to promote clearer, healthier-looking skin
  • Naturally luminous 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 12.6%, Zinc Oxide 21%. Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide

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Amazing and Healthy for your skin! This foundation is amazing! I have been struggling with acne for year and love this mineral powder foundation that doesn't clog pores and is so light you forget your wearing anything! I love the fact that it is good for your skin and doesn't contain any bad chemicals (like most foundations) and they offer a wide variety of shades for all skin types. My sister and I have been wearing Bare Minerals for years and I recommend it to all my friends! 04/30/2013
Best foundation I will never use any other brand of foundation. The original foundation provides full coverage while being light and allowing your skin to breath. It makes your skin look natural and flawless. This product is a must-have! 04/28/2013
Wonderful feeling, could use more coverage I switched over to Bare Minerals after some convincing from my roommates- a handful of them wear it. I love the feel when buffing it on, it feels like I am not wearing any makeup at all (which I had gotten used to for my entire freshman year of college). I love the radiance and light Bare Minerals adds to my skin. My friends compliment me often on how natural my skin/make up appears. I believe my skin tone and texture have actually improved with use as well- tone is very even and the texture is very smooth and soft! I give this foundation only 4 stars because I love the way it feels and looks, but I wish there was a bit better coverage. My acne scars and blemished do not even come close to being covered, but the foundation does minimize it a bit. I have recommended Bare Mineral products to every girl I have met since- especially those with sensitive skin- because the product feels so amazing. I have switched multiple ladies over from using Mary Kay products even (personal victory dance). 04/22/2013
Weightless! The foundation is extremely light. It doesn't feel like I have a layer of make-up caked onto my face and it gives my skin a flawless and natural look without having to put a lot on. The container is great with the the movable/closing top so that the make-up doesn't spill out all over the place. I had been struggling a lot with my skin looking cakey after putting make-up on because of my extremely dry skin but I feel that this foundation has actually helped to prevent my skin from drying out and flaking. The size of the container was larger than I expected which was a nice surprise! I gave it a 4 for 2 reasons. The first is because I felt some of my pores because more noticeable with this product however I fixed that by adding a light layer of tinted moisturizer underneath. I am used to wearing a liquid foundation so changing to a powdered one has been an adjustment for me. The second is because I find this has too much of a glow for my liking. I would prefer it for a night out but during the day I feel I will go with the matte next time as it is the look I am more accustomed to. Otherwise I love the product and will continue purchasing it ... and will definitely recommend it to all of my friends! :) 04/20/2013
Skin Perfection I have been using the Original BM foundation for a good long time, and I get so many compliments on my skin. It has converted almost anyone who asks from liquid foundation over to BM. I love the luminosity this gives. I have fair skin. I like to mix Fair & Fairly Medium with Flawless Radiance & the blemish treatment. 04/18/2013
You must try this make up!!!! My daughter had been trying to get me to use bare minerals. She works at a salon. She finally bought me the kit. Loved this the moment it went on and havent used any thing else since --that was 4 years ago! I am 58 yrs old and have spots and large pores. This make up covers everything and you will never feel like you have make up on. I wear it all day and it has sunscreen too! I love the pure radiance all over cover. People are always asking me about my skin and how I keep it looking so good. It is definately the make up my skin is not that great! I have normal skin and use medium beige. I wear very little make up- just the foundation and sometimes the radiance or mineral veil if its somewhere special. If I want some color I will use the warmth as blush. It lasts me a long time! Go into a store if you are not sure and have them help you. Try it on---- you will love it 04/18/2013
Love it! This is perfect for people that want to cover up blemishes and show their beauty! =) 04/15/2013
I LOOK AMAZING! I was very worried about this settling into my fine lines, and giving me a dried-out appearance....This did the opposite! I'm 35 years old and I look dewy and natural. A+++! 04/04/2013
I was a skeptic... but wow !!! I am 60 years old and stayed away from mineral makeup because I read reviews regarding mineral powder settling into fine lines and wrinkles, which I have an abundance of . If you are in this age group, pleeeeease go to a Bare Escentuals boutique and have a demonstrator show you how to apply this makeup properly; then wear it for a day.. I guarantee you will be back. I went into the store with my 29 yr. old daughter who has been wearing BM for 4 years; I always compliment her skin and she kept urging me to try BM foundations. Once in the store I decided to give it a go. The wonderful sales person took her time and showed me all the steps. As I walked around the mall all afternoon, I kept checking my face in every available mirror, and loving the results. This foundation does not settle in your lines, nor does it leave that awful jawline demarkation mark, nor does it feel heavy and make you aware that you are covered with a layer of ecru tinted smear which ends up all over your IPhone 5. Bare Minerals is FLAWLESS; you don't feel as if you have makeup on at all !!! Yet I have great coverage, even over the brown spots. I was using the best possible foundation ( $80) and I've tossed it. BM feels so much better on my skin. I sat outside on Easter Sunday, in full sun, and no smearing or running of makeup for once, such a good feeling. I have been getting compliments for the past 2 weeks and people are asking me what I've done, this has never happened to me before. I think the combination of wearing the right color foundation, applying the makeup as subtly as I was shown, and buffing it into creaminess has made such a difference. It is essential to go to a boutique and be shown the correct method. I had one previous experience with BM in a beauty supply type shop and I was not impressed, simply because the foundation was applied like blush, and I didn't get the proper results. This makeup is beneficial and absolutely perfect for aging skin, I am so happy I finally tried it. 04/02/2013
amazing! i actually bought the starter kit about 2 years ago, loooooved it but went back to liquid MAC foundation because it was gifted to me (shame on me). well, ive been breaking out lately due to stress and the weather change. my fiance even noticed how bad it got, because i RARELY break out. plus the MAC foundation left an awful yellow hue on my skin, it was IMPOSSIBLE to blend in my pale skin.. so i decided to go back to bare minerals because i loved it so much back when i first purchased it. so i bought it when they were having their 3 for 30$ deal at their new vacaville outlet location (YAY!) and stocked up. this foundation lasts so long, even using it daily. like 2 months.. such a $$ saver! plus this foundation lasts on the face all day long, cleared my face up, and leaves my skin flawless. even if i get a break out, its easy to conceal it. plus im so fair, almost translucent (haha) that its hard to find makeup true to my pasty white complexion.. this foundation is a perfect tone! the MAC foundation, you could see where the foundation was lying because of the yellow hue it left on my skin, NEVER AGAIN! i love this foundation!!!! 04/01/2013
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Does the foundation contains the microparticles (nanoparticles) or is it not nano?
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I wear Golden Medium foundation (I match it perfectly) however I have always had extremely dark circles under my eyes. Well rested doesn't work on me whats the alternative.
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What color do you think will look better on me? My complexion is light, but I don't like the fairly light color of foundation.
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Sounds like it is one (or shade) too dark for you. Go for the lightest! And if the lightest is too dark, try the Ready. It seems the Ready compacts are lighter than their corresponding shade in powder.
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Hi, my complexion is also fair and i have just changed my foundation from Light to fairly light. With light, it was leaving obvious signs of foundation and was too yellow for my skin (in the summer with my tan, it didn't notice so much). But i am now wearing fairly light and it suits me perfectly, i was astonished. If you are very fair, then fairly light is obviously not right and you should try fair (which is the lightest shade). If you visit a bare minerals store, there is always someone there who can help you. Also its possible to combine two different shades of foundation to find a closer match, Hope this helps and good luck.
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The next two colors would be fairly Medium or Fair. If you go into a sephora or a place that sells this product and try it out on your skin then you'll get a better idea.
I am currently using fairly light (I thought it would be to dark but I was wrong)
Hope this helped!
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I have a light complexion also, but I used Medium Beige foundation and love it;
I told the sales person I preferred a warmer look and this is what she recommended.
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Original loose foundation.
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Use Prime Time foundation primer. It preps my skin before applying foundation and helps prevent foundation from settling into wrinkles.
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I am 60 yrs. old and have MANY wrinkles. I find BM foundation Original Formula does NOT settle into the lines as aggressively as many liquid foundations. Liquids appear not
to settle in at first; the initial application appears to glide over fine lines. But check your face later in the day; this was a source of constant frustration to me; the liquid foundations gathered in the creases and I'd have to rub the color out of them.

FIrst rule: use the primer, don't skip this step, it fills in the lines and
prepares your face for the foundation.
Once you get your brush prepared with the powder, buff your BM powder foundation gently in a circular motion for at least 60 seconds,
going over and over the same spots; you should achieve beautiful results that last all day.
I have not changed my skincare routine at all, yet people are complimenting me constantly about the way my skin looks since I switched to Bare Minerals. This makeup has received some negative reviews regarding aging skin and I am writing to tell you it's all about the application. I was first shown how to use BM in a beauty store and the girl applied it
like blush, it looked awful. Once I was shown the circular buffing method the difference was incredible.

My wrinkles are not going away, I can live with that. But with Bare Minerals I don't have that over-made up look as many aging women do... I look natural and as I've been
told: "glowing".
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I recommend the use of a quality high SPF lotion on entire face, neck and chest. A bit of heavy duty eye cream containing Retinol helps around eyes and lips. Also, keep foundation light in these delicate areas. Hope this helps.
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Bare Minerals Foundation goes on so light, I've never had this problem. Maybe you are using too much?
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This product seems to accentuate lines, pores, etc., at least for some people (myself included). I have tried many application methods, including using different primers/no primers, and it seems to have the same result over and over again. I don't think there is a way to prevent the foundation from doing so, for some people that's just how it is!
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Is this product paraben free?
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Yes. There are no additives in Bare Minerals. Only pure minerals.
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Yes! I've never had any issues with the foundation or any kind of reaction.
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I really want to try this foundation but I'm worried it won't last. It's expensive so if it's only going to last a couple weeks I don't think it's worth it. I have minimal acne & blackheads so I won't use ALOT.
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i use it everyday the 8 oz last me a least 3 months- remember you dont need alot
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Bare Minerals Foundation lasts a long time. I think it actually lasts longer than a regular bottle of liquid foundation. If you follow the directions, you won't use it in a couple of weeks. You will count the time in months.
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This makeup will certainly last you more than a few weeks, in fact, it might last you a year or more, especially since you mention you only need light coverage. Sure it's expensive but it's totally worth it! Go for it! And make sure to invest in a good brush. The product is only as good as the tools you use!
You won't be disappointed!
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Hi there,

I was worried about the same thing. If you use it properly (ie. don't overuse the amount each application) you should be fine. I've had mine for over three weeks and have used it every day and I can't even tell a difference in the amount inside. I am expecting it to last at least 8 weeks if not more, by the look of it. In my opinion this was totally worth the investment - just make sure you get shown how to properly apply it on your face and with the right brush. Makes a huge difference! Enjoy!
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Just a tiny bit covers your face. I've had mine for a couple of months. I use one coat almost every day, and have barely made a dent. I am a first-time user, but I anticipate that it will last at least 6 months and possibly a year.
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The foundation lasts a lot longer when you use a foundation primer. The BareMinerals original primer works really well and I my makeup tends to last all day long without having to do any touch ups.
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I've been using the same large foundation for a whole year and haven't run out yet! Of course, I don't wear it every day (when I'm staying at home, etc). But even if you use it more, the way the foundation works makes it worth the money.
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This will definitely last more than s couple of weeks. If you use it as shown on the commercial, or if you get the instructional DVD, it should last several months.
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For me this actually last for quite a while. You don't need to use a lot for this product and for a little, I personally think it does a good job. I also have some acne and blackheads and unlike other foundation's i have use before, this one has never break me out like the others.
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Everyone is different. I don't like to wear a lot of foundation so even with my regualr powder Bare Minerals, it lasts me going on 8 months. I know they recommend 3 months for regular powder and for this it says 4 months, but it could be longer depending on how you wear it.
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NO this can last over a year if you use it lightly. I use a lot so it might make it to about 9 months but even the regular sizes last a couple months, which cost $25, for less than half this.
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Hi,
Unfortunately I don't have perfect skin, I have blackheads and a few spots. So I was wondering if I should purchase this particular type of foundation? Is it good coverage and will It disguise all my imperfections?
Thanks
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YES YES YES enough said
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I've found that this foundation provides the best coverage from the BE line, especially if you are using the Precision Face Brush with it. However, if your skin is at all oily, I would suggest sampling it first because it seems to accentuate imperfections when oxidizing with oily skin!
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Yes this product will provide you with amazing coverage. I, too, don't have perfect skin due to acne. It's hard to believe I get compliments on my skin knowing I've had skin problems and it's all thanks to this foundation.

In order to get this coverage it helps to use the BM Primer, mineral veil, an all-over color (like warmth but customized to your skin tone) and a few good brushes. This is quite an investment but by having all of these tools at your disposal, the makeup and brushes will last you a very long time (the makeup from my first kit lasted me 2 years and I still have the brushes back from 2008).
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Hi there,

It sounds like we have really similar skin problems. I personally love this foundation, although I should say it is not what I'd call "full coverage." But, I hate full coverage. It is the perfect balance between coverage and still looking natural. It greatly reduces visibility of imperfections without making it obvious that you're wearing makeup. It's a nice natural look, and the best for me especially with the skin problems is that is truly lasts 8-10 hour days.

Good luck in your choice!
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This gives great coverage, but I also use the SPF 20 correcting concealer for my problem areas.
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The foundation works wonders, but the foundations works better with a foundation primer. The BareMinerals original primer is very silky and smooth and makes up makeup last all day long. I never have to do any touchups and I can still blot my face when it gets a little oily and the makeup still lasts.
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hi, the matte would be good for you, i have similar skin as you, probably worse, but i use original because although the matte covers better, i like the lighter look from the original. i use liquid foundation on the spots
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I also have less than perfect skin and I feel that this is a great product! It covers well. I used my concealer brush on a few spots on my face then used the precision face brush for the rest of my face. My skin is covered without looking cakey! Give it a shot!
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I think the coverage is great, but I feel it would be too heavy for someone with skin problems. That's just my opinion. Try going to a boutique and see how it works for you.
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