BareMinerals has revolutionized its iconic Original Powder Foundation with a new liquid formula. This innovative liquid foundation delivers the same naturally luminous finish beloved by many, but in a smooth, easy-to-blend liquid texture. Boasting a mineral complex enriched with squalane, peptides, and prickly pear extract, it promises medium, buildable coverage with SPF 20 for added sun protection. Available in a diverse range of 17 shades, the foundation caters to a wide spectrum of skin tones, ensuring a perfect match for everyone. This review delves into the performance, application, and overall experience of this exciting new release, examining its claims of blurring imperfections while hydrating and providing long-lasting wear.We explore the foundation's texture, coverage capabilities, and finish, testing its application with various tools including fingers, sponges, and different brush types. We also assess its longevity throughout the day and its compatibility with various setting products. Discover whether this liquid foundation lives up to the hype of its powdered predecessor, offering a fresh, modern approach to achieving a naturally flawless complexion. Find out if it truly delivers on its promise of a lightweight, buildable coverage that lasts, and whether it’s a worthy addition to your makeup collection.
Pros And Cons
- Available in 17 shades
- Refines the look of skin's texture
- Provides medium buildable coverage
- Naturally luminous finish
- Formulated with a mineral complex, squalane, peptide, and prickly pear extract
- Instantly blurs the look of pores and imperfections
- Helps improve skin's hydration instantly and over time
- Has SPF 20
- Minimal ingredient list
- Applies beautifully with fingers, brush, or sponge
- Wears extremely well
- Can achieve sheer to medium coverage depending on application
- Versatile finish depending on skin prep (matte to dewy)
- Can settle into fine lines if layered too much
- May not look as smooth when used with certain setting powders (like Milk Blur)
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First Impressions and Availability
BareMinerals has launched a liquid version of its beloved Original Powder Foundation, and I was lucky enough to receive it early. This liquid foundation promises a medium, buildable coverage with a naturally luminous finish. It's currently available on QVC, with a wider release on the BareMinerals website and other retailers scheduled for December 26th.
The foundation boasts a mineral complex, including squalane, peptides, and prickly pear extract, along with SPF 20. It's said to blur pores and imperfections while hydrating skin. While the SPF is a nice addition, remember to always use a separate, higher SPF sunscreen for optimal protection.
Shades, Packaging, and Price
The foundation comes in 17 shades, a decent range for diverse skin tones. I received three shades to test: Light Beige 09, Medium Beige 12, and Neutral Medium 15. My best match was Light Beige 09, which has a slightly peachy undertone that I found flattering.
The foundation comes in a standard one-fluid-ounce bottle, retailing at $35. While not drugstore-priced, it falls within a reasonable range for a foundation of this quality and brand.
Application and Texture
The foundation has a light, creamy texture; not too runny, but not overly thick. I found it easy to apply with my fingers, a sponge, or various brushes. A dense brush or flat top brush provided the best coverage and minimized streakiness.
The accompanying Smoothing Face Brush, while soft and pleasant to use, caused slight streakiness for me; a denser brush was needed for seamless blending. I prefer the denser brushes for building coverage, achieving a medium coverage with ease.
Coverage, Finish, and Wear
This foundation offers sheer-to-light coverage with the first layer, easily buildable to a solid medium coverage. However, layering it too heavily can lead to settling into fine lines. The finish is adaptable depending on your skin prep: matte with a mattifying base or dewy with a hydrating one.
I found the wear to be excellent, lasting throughout the day with minimal touch-ups. The foundation looks beautiful when applied without setting powder. I noted some less-than-smooth results using the milk makeup blur stick, but plan to test with other setting powders.
Overall Thoughts and Upcoming Concealer
Overall, I highly recommend the BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation. Its ease of application, beautiful finish, and long wear make it a standout. The adaptable finish is a major plus, catering to various skin types and preferences.
BareMinerals will be releasing a matching concealer in March. The packaging is similar to their serum concealer, which I adore, so I'm looking forward to trying it out! This liquid foundation provides a fresh, lighter coverage option for those who prefer a natural look.