bareMinerals Original Matte Powder, Foundation, Neutral Medium 15, 0.21 oz

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This foundation is so easy to apply, looks great, and has been incredibly good for my skin. I get a lot of compliments when I go out.

Never was too happy with the original formula as my skin looked shiny, it accentuated the lines and the pores were more obvious. This is perfect, looks natural, gives great coverage without caking, and doesn't accentuate any of the imperfections associated with older skin. My new go-to.

I have always suffered from acne and my skin is super SUPER sensitive/dry! :( I have always used another branded makeup and thought id finally try this after reading the amazing reviews just like this one... soo i went and got shade matched in debenhams Liverpool ONE. best decision ive ever made. i bought medium beige and my skin now feels like it can breathe but still covers my scarring, I feel like im now on my way to super healthy skin just after a few days my skin looks healthier as this does not dry out my skin as all my other makeups have in the past!!! I will now NEVER buy any other makeup, im set for life! Ive told all my friends and booked my mum to go and get shade matched too, unbelievably amazing product, I knew it was meant to be good, but my gosh.... you have to try it to truly appreciate the quality and coverage. I have threw out my old makeup, bare minerals you are my saviour!! Every day now feels like im treating my skin the best I can, with the super soft flawless brush it feels like a facial everyday <3

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had over 30 years of experiencing different types of makeup, foundation, powder, etc (I'm 53). I've tried all types of makeup, but it always breaks me out. Always. This is the only one that does not! I've fell asleep with this on, and not only does it look GREAT the next day, not once have I gotten a pimple or rash over it. Never. I love that I can use it as a light filter, or full coverage. It never looks or feels cakey. It also hides my old lady age spots. Absolutely love bareMinerals Original Matte powder. I will continue using only this on my face.

even after intense workouts at gym - where all your body sweats and you drench all your clothes and your hair drips - bare minerals makeup remains intact! i was most astonished!

Nice foundation. But too expensive

I have only recently over the last year been using Bare Minerals makeup, I previously thought it was a little pricey but since I decided to give it a go, I would never go back! The little extra cost makes up for the brilliance of the product, it is so worth every penny! My skin looks great all day and it is so quick and easy to apply, no skill needed to have flawless skin!

I love this product, really helps to keep my makeup from sliding off my face! Unfortunately my favourite shade (Fair) seems to have been discontinued. Very disappointed to say the least. Any other shade that I've tried is just too dark/orangey for my fair skin.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The matte foundation only seems to be matte on me (relatively, compared to the original) right after application. Doesn't do anything for oil control. That's not the biggest problem though. The same shade name and number look completely different in original and matte foundations. Do with that what you will.Pictured are 5-Fairly medium. Matte foundation is way darker.

Bought this with high expectations but I was very disappointed. It didn't take long for the matte effect to wear off, then I was left with a cakey look which seemed to float on my greasy skin, with pores as visible as before. I have used products considerably cheaper than this which have lasted a lot longer. For someone with even skin it may be effective, but I would not recommend it for very greasy skin as it just doesn't work. It may be an award winner but I didn't feel like it met any of the products descriptions. A very pricey mistake for me.