Bare Minerals Foundation

Bare Minerals SPF 15 Powder Foundation

Originally Bare Minerals Foundation colors were designated by number and QVC started naming the colors. Now the shades go by only the name and the numbers are no longer used.  However, I think using the numbers is more descriptive - and it allows an easier comparison between shades - so both are given below.

Odd numbers are considered "cool" and even ones "warm". Colors ending with another number besides 0 are a mixture of 2 colors that end in a 0. (2.3 is a mixture of 2.0 and 3.0).

2.3 (medium Beige) is the most popular color. Before 2.3 was introduced, 3.0 (medium) was the best selling bare minerals foundation.  I personally feel that the colors have gotten lighter over the years.  3.0 (Medium) used to be a perfect exact match to my skin, now I have to darken it up a bit with Tan.  (My skin color has not changed!)

The colors are very "forgiving" and most people can wear several colors. Some even mix different colors for a custom color, but the experts at Bare Escentuals say that probably isn't necessary.

Bare Minerals Foundation Ingredients

 

1.0 - Fair

1.0 - Fair

Porcelain skin, pink or neutral undertones

1.2 - Fairly Light

1.2 - Fairly Light

Porcelain to light skin, golden undertones

2.0 - Light

2.0 - Light

Light skin, golden undertones

2.3 - Medium Beige

2.3 - Medium Beige

Light to Medium skin, yellow or neutral undertones

3.0 - Medium

3.0 - Medium

Medium skin, pink or neutral undertones

5.2 - Medium Tan

5.2 - Medium Tan

Medium golden skin or medium complected women of color

4.53 - Tan

4.53 - Tan

Deep golden skin, neutral undertones

4.0 - Warm Tan

4.0 - Warm Tan

Honey amber skin, neutral undertones

5.0 - Dark

5.0 - Dark

Medium to tan skin, golden undertones or light complected women of color

8.0 - Deep

8.0 - Deep

Darkest Skin, neutral undertones

Warm Deep

Warm Deep

Warm caramel brown, neutral undertones, for women of color

Deepest Deep

Deepest Deep

Rich espresso, deep golden undertones, for women of color

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