Looking for Answers about bareMinerals ORIGINAL SPF 15 Foundation - Medium Beige?

I have tried both the original and the matte foundation. Personally, I did not like the matte foundation. I felt that i had to put more on to get the same coverage as the original. Also, I think the medium is darker than the medium beige. I tried medium for my skin and it was too dark so I now use the medium beige.

Just checked and "medium" is still there. None of the original shades were discontinued, only new ones were added.

8 grams or 0.28 ounces

Some people seem to have a reaction to the Bismuth ingredient - the itching is the most common complaint. The Matte formula does not contain this ingredient, so you could try this formula. I also had this problem. I talked to a local BE SA, and she mentioned that matte and also suggested I either try synthetic hair brushes or just new ones. The SA told me that sometimes the natural fibers brushes can irrate the skin, especially if they are a little frayed or worn. ( I didn't take the best care of my brushes the first time) I changed my brushes, and that has helped a lot. I have also found that a good layer of primer helps. I hope this helps.

I usually wear Fairly Light and the next shade up that would work is Light. Light is quite a bit darker but what I have been doing is mixing the two. If you don't want to buy a full size, you can look for the Try Believe Love kits $20 with lots of smaller sized goodies including foundation all for a great price.

Hey! Yes it neutralizes your skin tone. I have uneven skin too and with even a light covering of the foundation it's evened out. Dark circles as well. For that, put an even cover all over your face and then use a smaller brush with the same foundation to dab it underneath your eyes. And perspiration may make it fade a little bit, depending on how much you're sweating. But not so much that it's noticeable. It also won't ever clog your pores. I sleep in this makeup and I live in Florida (where sweating is as prevalent as breathing! haha) and throughout the day it lasts. I hope this helps!

Hi, Phoebe. I'm not a teen, but I have oily skin... especially across my nose and forehead. I think Bare Escentuals makeup is perfect for your skin type. It is gentle on skin and doesn't include any of the pore-clogging oils and waxes that are in regular makeup. I have noticed a reduction in the number of blemishes since I started wearing Bare Minerals a few years ago. Plus, the makeup keeps you from getting that shiny look from having oily skin. Start with clean skin and try the foundation and maybe a little of the mineral veil powder (also a good oil fighter). I think you will really like it. You can get a totally natural look that will compliment your face. Then you might be tempted to glam it up with some of BE's blush and eye colors. Enjoy!

The only photo that I notice a difference in your neck and chest area is the the third one. Even then it's really not that noticeable! I actually apply my minerals to my neck and any chest area that shows skin. You could try the all over face Color in Heat to add a little color to the light areas. If that doesn't work for you, go down a shade. Best of luck!

The difference between liquid & mineral make-up is as night & day. Here's my breakdown, based on my personal experiences with the both of them:

-*-Liquid Foundation-*-

+ Covers well, depending on the brand of course.
+ Many ways to apply (i.e. fingers, sponges, brushes, etc.)
+ Many, many colors to choose from so you can find an exact skin match.
+ Some are VERY long lasting.
- You can literally FEEL it covering your face, like a mask.
- Most have LONG lists of un-natural, undesirable chemicals/ingredients.
- Clogs pores, causes break-outs if you sleep in it.
- Aren't very beneficial to your complexion.
- They tend to melt & wipe away very easily in extreme heat/humidity.
- If you choose the wrong color, NO amount of blending can help you.
- Harder to remove/wash off your face.
- Some are RIDICULOUSLY over-priced.
- You can't really layer a liquid, therefor you can't choose to go sheer to full coverage, just one or the other depending on the liquid.
- They can get super messy & stain if spilled.
- They ALL eventually seperate, glob/goop/gunk up, spoil, & EXPIRE, forcing the need to toss & replace.

~*~Bare Minerals Foundation~*~

~ Made from 100% pure, natural ingredients/minerals from the Earth.
~ Is SO PURE, you can literally sleep in it without worry of break-outs.
~ Is formulated to act as SKIN CARE, & not just make-up.
~ Improves your complexion with continued use (it is SO good for your face.)
~ Goes on creamy & smooth, even though it's loose powder.
~ Applies easily with brushes (I've even used a finger once in a while)
~ Blends easily & seamlessly.
~ You can choose your amount of coverage by layering from sheer to medium to flawlessly full.
~ You aren't covering up your face, but rather airbrushing so as to allow your natural beauty show through.
~ It does not feel like a mask, if you can even feel it at all.
~ Lasts all day (with maybe a touch up of MineralVeil finishing powder.)
~ Is easily removed.
~ The shades are very forgiving, so you don't have to find an exact perfect match to your skin.
~ The Original makes your skin look like it's healthy & glowing (while actually improving the health of your skin as you're wearing it, providing a natural 'glow' when your face is naked. =] Go figure!)
~ Never looks "caked on", unless you applied it incorrectly.
~ A little bit goes a LONG way.
~ Not ridiculously priced, & worth every single penny.
~ With the exception of the SPF, DOES NOT go bad or EXPIRE.

I used liquid for years, & from the very first time I tried bareMinerals, I NEVER looked back. I've also tried off-brand mineral make-up attempting to find a cheaper alternative & there just isn't one. NOTHING compares or even comes close. BE has made my skin look beautiful enough that I barely even need make-up, but I will always continue to use it. These words ring so true with me... Try. Believe. Love. LOVE MY BAREMINERALS, MAN!!!

I do find that it gets stuck in the bottom or in the corners in the top, but if you put it up side down and give it a few taps with you nails or fingers, you can see the powder falling back to the bottom. You should find it a bit easier to dump out more powder after that. It is annoying but I usually don't have any left in the container afterwards.