Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation Review

Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation Review 

I've owned this foundation for several years, and a few years back I wore this foundation as my every day foundation. A mineral foundation is a very good option, especially in the warmer seasons. They last all day on the skin, and give great coverage without the heaviness of a liquid or cream foundation. 

The Bare Minerals website describes this foundation as:

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.

I would say that this mineral foundation definitely last a good 8 hours or more on the skin. The texture of this foundation looks like a powder but it blends into the skin unlike a powder can, it's not drying or cakey at all. You cannot feel it on the skin and it leaves your skin with a natural finish. 

This foundation comes in to formulas: original and matte. The original formula is for normal to dry skin, while the matte formula caters to oily skin. But I've found from my experience using both formulas with my combination skin that both formulas can work on  oily skin. I've found no problem with oiliness with the original 

formula, or the matte. If your skin is dry I would suggest the original formula, as I don't have particularly dry skin, I cannot say how the matte formula would work on dry skin. The original formula doesn't set on the skin as a very matte finish like the matte formula, but neither formula sets to a dewy finish. 

This foundation comes in 20 shades with both warm and cool undertones. Finding the perfect shade for your skin tone isn't difficult at all. 

You can refer to this chart to help you find your basic shade. 

This mineral foundation is formulated without  parabens, binders, 

fillers, or synthetic chemicals. It's better for the health of the skin and can even help keep the skin clearer if you're an acne sufferer. But be aware that this foundation contains bismuth oxychloride which some people can be sensitive to. If you have sensitive skin, be aware of that and do a skin test before wearing this foundation to avoid any itching or blemishes. 

Overall I would say that this is a fantastic mineral foundation. The coverage can be applied light and built up to pretty full coverage in the areas you need more coverage. It lasts incredibly long on the skin and wears beautifully and comfortably. It retails for $27.00 per jar but lasts a good amount of time, you won't go through this very quickly. The finish this foundation leaves is a natural finish, it's 

very beautiful. This foundation can last through sweating, humidity, etc.  I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good quality mineral foundation, I think it is one of the best out there! I hope this was helpful! Leave any comments or questions below! :) thanks!