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ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15

Regular price  $39.50

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Stars (2,853 Reviews)
#1 Loose Mineral Foundation made with just 5 ingredients for clearer, healthier skin.

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Medium Beige 12
Golden Beige 13
Golden Medium 14
Neutral Medium 15
Golden Nude 16
Tan Nude 17
Medium Tan 18
Tan 19
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Neutral Tan 21
Warm Tan 22
Medium Dark 23
Neutral Dark 24
Golden Dark 25
Warm Dark 26
Warm Deep 27
Golden Deep 28
Neutral Deep 29
Deepest Deep 30

ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
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What It Is:

Foundation that actually improves your skin. Five Ingredients. That's it. Clarifies. Reduces visible pores. Helps to Strengthens your barrier. Delivers a naturally luminous finish - all while you wear it. Lightweight, breathable, non-drying.

Meet the Minerals:

  • Titanium Dioxide + Zinc Oxide protect with mineral SPF
  • Mica creates a radiant, luminous finish
  • Iron Oxides deliver natural-looking coverage
  • Bismuth Oxychloride creates a soft, luminous glow while blurring imperfections

Real Results:

Covers. Clarifies. Protects

Clinical*:

  • 67% immediate reduction in appearance of pores + improvement in healthier looking skin
  • 63% reduction in visible skin redness + texture immediately
  • 62% reduction in appearance of skin imperfections immediately
  • 20% improvement in skin barrier strength immediately
  • 19% immediate improvement in skin moisturization
  • All-day non-settling, non-creasing, non-caking wear

Consumer**:

  • 100% saw improvement in skin clarity + brightness immediately and after 2 weeks of use
  • 100% agree that creamy minerals diminish the appearance of imperfections after 1 week of use
  • 97% agree it minimizes the appearance of pores + imperfections immediately + after 2 weeks of use
  • 97% agree it minimizes the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles after 1 week of use
*Based on an independent clinical study
**Based on an independent consumer study

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.

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.

Allure Readers’ Choice Award – Best Loose Powder Foundation (2024) / Allure Readers’ Choice Award – Best Loose Powder Foundation (2023) / Allure Reader’s Choice Awards (2022) / Allure Reader’s Choice Awards – Best Clean Foundation (2021)

Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide

Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide

Provide mineral-based sunscreen protection from UVA and UVB rays

Responsibly Sourced Mica & Bismuth Oxychloride

Responsibly Sourced Mica & Bismuth Oxychloride

Provide a luminous finish with a silky, non-drying feel

Iron Oxides

Iron Oxides

Mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage

Fair 01

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide: 25% Zinc oxide 20%
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides

Fair Ivory 02

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Fairly Light 03

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide:25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides

Golden Fair 04

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 25% Zinc oxide 17.2%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide,mica,iron oxides

Fairly Medium 05

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 25% Zinc oxide  9.3%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides

Neutral Ivory 06

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Golden Ivory 07

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Light 08

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 18%   Zinc oxide 22%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides 

Light Beige 09

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Medium 10

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides 

Soft Medium 11

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Medium Beige 12

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 12.6% Zinc oxide 21.8%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides

Golden Beige 13

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Golden Medium 14

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium Dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide

Neutral Medium 15

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Golden Nude 16

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Tan Nude 17

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Medium Tan 18

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 8.6% Zinc oxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides. 

Tan 19

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 9% Zinc oxide 22%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, mica, iron oxides

Golden Tan 20

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 11.7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride,mica, iron oxides

Neutral Tan 21

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: titanium dioxide 25%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Warm Tan 22

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  bismuth oxychloride, iron oxides, mica

 Medium Dark 23

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride

Neutral Dark 24

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Golden Dark 25

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:   Titanium dioxide 7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: iron oxides, mica, bismuth oxychloride

Warm Dark 26

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride, mica

Warm Deep 27

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Titanium dioxide 7%Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: iron oxides, mica, bismuth oxychloride

Golden Deep 28

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:  Titanium dioxide 9.7% Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: iron oxides, mica, bismuth oxychloride

Neutral Deep 29

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc oxide 20%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: mica.  may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride.

Deepest Deep 30

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc oxide 18%
 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: iron oxides, mica, bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide

8.0 g/ 0.28 oz.
Original Loose and Daily Dose Foundation Duo
Mineral foundation SPF 15 + setting powder bundle for flawless, all-day wear.
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Real Results

100%

saw improvement in skin clarity immediately and after 2 weeks

100%

agree creamy minerals diminish the appearance of imperfections after 1 week

97%

agree it minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 1 week

Ingredients

Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide

Provide mineral-based sunscreen protection from UVA and UVB rays

Responsibly Sourced Mica & Bismuth Oxychloride

Provide a luminous finish with a silky, non-drying feel

Iron Oxides

Mineral-based pigments for natural-looking color and coverage

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 2,853 reviews
92%would recommend this product
Reviews Summary
Customers say this loose powder foundation blends smoothly and feels lightweight, creating a natural-looking finish without appearing cakey. Many praise its buildable coverage, noting it works well for everyday wear and special occasions alike. Users appreciate how it applies easily and stays put throughout the day. Common feedback highlights its versatility for different skin types and ages, with long-time customers reporting decades of loyalty. Some mention a learning curve with application, and a few note concerns about shade matching or settling into fine lines.
Customers Talked About
2,853 reviews
  • Lillisa G.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Tan 21
    I recommend this product
    Top Skin Concerns Hyperpigmentation
    Best To Use For Natural Finish
    Age 41-50
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    22 seconds ago
    Glowy

    Love the subtle glow this provides while still providing even coverage.

  • Carol
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium 10
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    4 hours ago
    1 Star

    did not get what I ordered. received blush (2), lip gloss (2) and a concealer. Tried sending back to no avail. not to mention the concealer that was in this package isnt even close to my shade.

  • Monica M.
    Verified Buyer
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Dry
    Skin Tone Light Medium
    Top Skin Concerns Anti-Aging, Dryness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
    Best To Use For Medium Coverage, All Day Wear, On-The-Go, Natural Finish, Quick Application
    Age 41-50
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 hours ago
    The Best loose powder foundation

    I have been using this product for years, and it works absolutely wonderfully on my mature skin in every season of the year. I highly recommend it!

  • Jessica B.
    Verified Buyer
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Nude 16
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Oily
    Skin Tone Light Medium
    Top Skin Concerns Acne & Blemishes, Anti-Aging
    Best To Use For Blends Well, Medium Coverage, All Day Wear, Quick Application
    Age 31-40
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Love this product!

    I have been using bareMinerals products for years, and I am very pleased! It is the only product that I have been able to successfully wear every day and not break out. I love it, and I would highly recommend it!

  • Kate
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Tan 20
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    5 Stars

    I’ve been using this since the very beginning and I still love it!!

  • Barbara L.
    Verified Buyer
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Fairly Medium 05
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Skin Tone Light
    Top Skin Concerns Redness & Sensitivity, Anti-Aging
    Best To Use For Medium Coverage, Natural Finish, All Day Wear, Blends Well
    Age over 60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Always came back to this!

    I am now a senior, and I've worn foundation since I was a teen. Tried the drugstore stuff, moved on to high end for many years. But a foundation would be fine for several weeks, then the redness and hives would start. Finally figured out I had rosacea. But at some point in my adult life, a co-worker suggested Bare Minerals. I liked it pretty well, but was still swayed periodically by the latest and greatest at the cosmetic counters. Skin would react, and back to Bare Minerals.

    I know now that I don't need to try anything else if I want my skin to stay calm!

  • Jesse
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    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Ivory 06
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    1 Star

    I did not receive and I haven’t received a refund.

  • Tiffani C.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Skin Tone Medium
    Top Skin Concerns Anti-Aging, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
    Best To Use For All Day Wear, Medium Coverage, Quick Application, Natural Finish
    Age 41-50
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Been using for over 20 years!

    I was introduced to this product over 20 years ago by a coworker, and I have literally been using it ever since. I love the coverage, but it is very light and also has SPF. I love that it has clean ingredients.

  • Christi T.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Soft Medium 11
    I recommend this product
    Top Skin Concerns Uneven Skin Tone
    Age 51-60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Original loose powder foundation

    Been using for years and still love!!

  • Loren H
    Reviewing
    ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium 10
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    5 Stars

    Great product. Easy to use and great skin color match.

Mineral Powder Foundation FAQs 

What is the best mineral powder foundation for older skin? 

For older skin, look for a lightweight, buildable powder that won't settle into fine lines and leaves a soft glow. ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 does exactly that: with just 5 ingredients, it provides a naturally luminous finish, all-day non-settling wear, and visibly minimizes fine lines, pores and imperfections. It's breathable, non-drying, and talc-free.

How do you apply ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 for the best coverage? 

Swirl, tap, buff — seamless coverage in three simple steps. Swirl a tiny amount of ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 in the cap until it disappears into the brush, tap off excess, then buff in circular motions for sheer, buildable coverage. Build in thin layers until you reach your preferred finish. 

Is a loose powder foundation with mineral SPF okay for sensitive or acne‑prone skin? 

Yes. ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or trigger breakouts. The formula uses just 5 ingredients including mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) and is talc-free and free from parabens, synthetic fragrance, phthalates, and mineral oil.

How often should I use a loose powder foundation with SPF 15? 

You can use a loose powder foundation daily; one application of bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 wears all day with non-creasing, non-caking performance. Apply in light layers and build coverage as needed. It also provides mineral-based SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

What results should I expect from bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15, and when? 

Immediately, ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 minimizes the look of pores, redness, and texture with all-day wear. 100% of users saw improved skin clarity and brightness immediately* and at 2 weeks, and 97% agreed it minimized fine lines after 1 week*. An independent clinical study also confirmed a reduction in the appearance of pores and improvement in healthier looking skin**. 

*Based on an independent consumer study 

**Based on an independent clinical study

How do cool, neutral and warm undertones differ when choosing a loose powder foundation shade?

ORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 spans 30 shades across undertones. Choose cool if your skin reads pink/rosy; warm if it reads yellow/golden; neutral if it reads peachy. Shade descriptions on the page follow this logic (for example, “cool skin with a pink hue” or “warm skin with a yellow hue”). Need more guidance? Use the bareMinerals Shade Finder to lock in your match.