bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation: Guru Score 69%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Allie Glines

829k subs

~Yay

"I [...] used to love it and then I revisited it and I loved it again. [...] It's been a staple for me for years for a reason. [...] If you wanted to go about your day with just this on, I feel like you would totally be able to get away with it. Even some skin tints these days have a bit too much coverage to where you put it on and then you feel like you have to keep adding to make it look complete."

All 4 takes from Allie Glines

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"I [...] used to love it and then I revisited it and I loved it again. [...] It's been a staple for me for years for a reason. [...] If you wanted to go about your day with just this on, I feel like you would totally be able to get away with it. Even some skin tints these days have a bit too much coverage to where you put it on and then you feel like you have to keep adding to make it look complete."

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"One best clean foundation, the bareMinerals Original. I feel like nobody really talks about this on the internet anyway, but there's just no way that like no one's using this anymore. It's just been around for so long. I feel like every person that I've ever known has tried this before at some point in their life. [...] I've gone through phases for sure where it's like this was my only foundation that I wore for years straight. I still think it's great."

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"There's something about a powder foundation that adds coverage and then melts into the skin and it doesn't look like you're overdoing it. [...] It's always easier to add more coverage than it is to take it away. [...] For anything that you really want extra coverage, a powder foundation buffed in should do the trick. And if your skin is hydrated well, it should not emphasize anything."

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"The Bare Minerals original Foundation, I haven't used in so long. I [...] need to bring it back into my routine in general because I know so many of you guys still probably use this. [...] I'm a huge Bare Minerals fan."

Alexandra Anele

1.45M subs

~Yay

"Mineral powders are going to be really good. So, for example, uh I feel like Bare Minerals is kind of like the one that everybody knows about"

Robert Welsh

1.11M subs

~Yay

"You're going to have to go for something mineral based. So, if there's a powder foundation, probably like Bare Minerals cuz mineral powder is really good at smoothing over texture."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Mixed

"With the bareMinerals powder foundation, I wish it was the pressed version instead of the loose powder foundation. Personally I find pressed a little easier to work with, especially if you're only applying it as light coverage."

All 2 takes from AliceintheRabbitHole

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"With the bareMinerals powder foundation, I wish it was the pressed version instead of the loose powder foundation. Personally I find pressed a little easier to work with, especially if you're only applying it as light coverage."

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"The Bare Minerals powder foundation is a product I don't necessarily love, but it's a product where I understand why some people do. Powder foundation, even in a loose form, can be easier than a liquid foundation, and it may be a perfect choice for people with a normal to oily skin type."

Mixed Makeup

1.46M subs

~Nay

"I'm shocked this is on the list. I'm [...] going to rate it a one. This is one of the worst things ever made. It looked terrible. It was better at times? No, it wasn't. No, it looked terrible. Even then I remember being like, why does it look terrible? [...] Bare Minerals definitely had a better comeback leader, but this specific product that put them on the map should be banned."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation?

A loose mineral powder foundation designed to give light, buildable coverage and a smooth, natural-looking finish, applied with a brush and buffed into skin.

Is bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation's Guru Score?

bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected.