Is a matte loose powder foundation safe for sensitive or acne‑prone skin?

Yes. ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is a dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic formula that's safe for sensitive or breakout-prone skin. It's talc-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free, and free of over 2,500 ingredients. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

How often should you use a matte loose powder foundation to control shine?

Use ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 by bareMinerals daily as your foundation. Apply in the morning and buff on additional light layers where oil tends to build throughout the day. Its all-day matte coverage is breathable and non-comedogenic, so it suits oily and combination skin for everyday wear without feeling heavy or cakey.

How do shades and undertones run in a matte loose powder foundation?

ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 organizes shades by undertone. Choose cool if your skin reads pink/rosy; warm if it reads yellow/golden; neutral if it reads peachy. Deeper options include red or golden nuances (e.g., Deepest Deep 30). Use the on‑page Shade Finder to lock your match across the full range.

ORIGINAL MATTE shades: what’s the difference between Light Beige 09 vs Medium Beige 12 vs Golden Beige 13?

Light Beige 09 suits light cool skin with a pink hue. Medium Beige 12 suits light neutral skin with a peach hue. Golden Beige 13 suits light warm skin with a yellow hue. All three shades of ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 include the same oil-absorbing matte formula. Still unsure? You can find your perfect match with our Shade Finder.

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Neutral Dark 24 - For dark cool skin with a red hue

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Q: How do you apply bareMinerals ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for the best finish?

Swirl ORIGINAL MATTE Loose Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in the cap with the Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush until it disappears, tap off excess, then buff in circular motions. This activates the mineral-powered formula to transform from powder to a silky cream with a second-skin finish. Repeat to build from sheer to full coverage for an all-day matte finish.

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Seven ingredients. All-day matte coverage. Mineral SPF 15, and clearer skin over time.

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What It Is:

Matte foundation for skin that needs a break from drying oil control. Absorbs shine, promotes clearer skin, never feels heavy or cakey. Real oil control without the compromise. Works hard, feels breathable.

Meet The Minerals:

Titanium Dioxide + Zinc Oxide protect with mineral SPF
Silica creates an oil-controlled matte finish
Iron Oxides deliver natural-looking coverage

Real Results:

Covers shine. Reduces it. Keeps it that way.

Clinical*:

Absorbs excess oil + reduces shine
Promotes clearer, healthier-looking skin over time

Consumer**:

87% saw visible pore reduction
84% agreed their skin improved in appearance

Free Of:

Formulated without parabens, formaldehyde, synthetic fragrance, gluten, PEGs, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, coal tar, or microbeads. We've restricted over 2,500 ingredients—including the 1,400+ banned in the E.U.—because we don't just avoid junk, we actively keep it out. Dermatologist-tested. Cruelty-free. Vegan.

*Based on a 6-week clinical study of 30 people

**Based on a 19-day consumer study of 90 people

Usage

Our Team Suggests:

SWIRL a small amount of foundation in the cap until it disappears into the Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush.

TAP away any excess.

BUFF onto your skin in circular motions. This activates the minerals and transforms them from a powder to a silky cream. Repeat until you’ve achieved the coverage you want, from sheer to full.

Ingredients

Mineral SPF 15

Mineral SPF 15 protects from UVA and UVB rays

Silica and Lauroyl Lysine

Provide a matte finish with a silky, skin-soft feel and helps control oil

Iron Oxides

Mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 15%, Zinc Oxide 5%

Inactive Ingredients: Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Calcium Silicate. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

Size

6.0 g/ 0.21 oz.

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Real Results

87%

saw a reduction in the look of pores

84%

agree it improved the appearance of their skin