bareMinerals BAREPRO Pressed Powder Foundation — Medium 30 Cool, Matte 0.28 oz, Long-Wear Oil Control

This lightweight pressed mineral foundation from bareMinerals offers buildable, crease-resistant coverage in a travel-friendly compact. Formulated for oilier and combination skin, it gives a matte look without feeling heavy and can be applied dry for quick touch-ups or with a damp sponge for a creamier, seamless finish. The formula blends skin-friendly ingredients that help smooth texture and maintain moisture balance.

How long will the matte finish and coverage last?

The compact is designed for extended wear, delivering matte coverage through sweat and humidity while resisting transfer. You can expect consistent oil control throughout the day when applied over a prepared base, with minimal need for reapplication for many wearers.

• Up to 24-hour matte performance under typical conditions
• Waterproof and sweat-resistant finish for active days
• No flashback in photos for natural-looking images

Will it work for textured skin and visible pores?

Yes — the formula combines smoothing ingredients aimed at reducing the look of pores and uneven texture with repeated use. In addition to masking imperfections immediately, the compact contains botanicals and emollients that support a softer-looking surface over weeks of regular wear.

• Pineapple Complex and Licorice Root help refine visible pores
• Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter keep skin balanced and comfortable
• Squalane promotes a smoother appearance without clogging pores

How should I apply it for different coverage levels?

The compact is versatile: use the included sponge dry for a fast, matte, medium-to-full look, or dampen the sponge to convert the powder into a richer, cream-like foundation for fuller coverage and skin-blurring finish. It's easy to build without caking, so you can customize coverage from light to full without patchiness.

• Dry sponge: quick, breathable matte coverage for touch-ups
• Damp sponge: creamier application for fuller, seamless coverage
• Layer gradually to avoid heavy build-up and keep finish natural

Is the formula suitable for sensitive or clean-beauty routines?

bareMinerals developed this powder with clean-beauty standards in mind: it’s vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic. The compact avoids synthetic fragrances and is formulated to be gentle on a variety of skin types while still delivering high performance.

• Vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with clean-beauty values
• Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic for calmer wear
• Free from synthetic fragrance for reduced irritation risk

Who is this for? This pressed powder is a strong match for people with oily or combination skin who want lasting matte coverage without a heavy feel, and for anyone seeking a portable compact that doubles as a quick touch-up and a buildable foundation. It’s ideal for those who prefer mineral-based formulations with skin-supporting ingredients and expect reliable performance for long days, travel, or active routines.

Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MICA, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SQUALANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT JUICE, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SORBIC ACID, METHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHEROL, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID. +/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).