Key ingredients
4.6/5
BareMinerals Original uses just five mineral ingredients, with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for SPF 15.
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Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
$39.50
BareMinerals Original uses just five mineral ingredients, with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for SPF 15. It builds from sheer to full coverage, will not clog pores, and has been a go-to for sensitive skin for decades.
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The Edyt Score
4.8 / 5.0
Targets
4.8/5
This foundation is a five minerals.
Formula standards
4.8/5
The formula is a five minerals.
The verdict
This foundation suits breathable, buildable coverage.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Clinique, Tower 28, IT Cosmetics, Neutrogena, Almay, and Erborian). Compare best for, filter, finish, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Breathable, buildable coverage | Redness and rosacea-prone skin | Light coverage with sun protection | Covering redness and spots | Sheer everyday coverage | Oily, sensitive skin | Flushed, reactive cheeks |
| Filter | Mineral | UV filter | Mineral | UV filter | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen | UV filter |
| Finish | Luminous | Natural | Natural | Natural | Natural | Matte | Illuminating |
| Skin fit | Sensitive, oily | Sensitive, red | Sensitive, acne-prone | Sensitive, mature | Sensitive, dry | Sensitive, oily | Sensitive, red |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Five minerals · SPF 15 | SPF 15 · Fragrance-free | SPF 30 · Zinc oxide | SPF 50+ · Full coverage | Serum · Vitamin B5 | Hypoallergenic · 16-hour wear | Centella · SPF 25 |
| $ / size | $39.50 | $40.00 | $32.00 | $31.20 | $16.97 | $13.88 | $18.20 |
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FAQ
Who is Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 best for?
BareMinerals Original uses just five mineral ingredients, with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for SPF 15. It builds from sheer to full coverage, will not clog pores, and has been a go-to for sensitive skin for decades.
How did Edyt Beauty score this foundation?
Edyt Beauty rates Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 4.75 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Clinique, Tower 28, IT Cosmetics, Neutrogena, Almay, and Erborian. For more from the same brand, see More from bareMinerals below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Foundations for Sensitive Skin.
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