bareMinerals The Original Get Started Kit - Neutral Tan

The Original Foundation is known for its pure, minimal mineral ingredients that provide a natural, luminous finish. It's designed to offer buildable coverage without compromising the skin's health, feeling incredibly lightweight, and allowing skin to breathe.

The 'Neutral Tan' shade is designed for medium skin tones with a balance of warm and cool undertones. It aims to provide a natural, harmonious match for those who don't lean heavily yellow, pink, or red. If unsure, consider trying a shade that matches your jawline.

bareMinerals Original Foundation is formulated with a minimalist approach to ingredients, generally making it suitable for sensitive skin. It is typically free from common irritants like parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. However, always perform a patch test if you have known sensitivities.

While contents can vary by specific kit version, 'Get Started Kits' generally include the Original Foundation, a complementary (often smaller size) Mineral Veil or finishing powder, a perfecting or all-over face brush for application, and sometimes a primer or other complexion-enhancing product. The goal is to provide everything needed for a foundational makeup look.

To achieve a dewier look, ensure your skin is well-hydrated before application. After applying the foundation using the Swirl, Tap, Buff method, finish with a hydrating facial mist or setting spray. You can also lightly press a tiny amount of facial oil into the high points of your face (cheekbones, bridge of nose) after foundation.

While the primary foundation is for overall coverage, you can use other bareMinerals Original Foundation shades that are lighter or darker than your natural skin tone to create subtle contouring or highlighting effects. Apply a darker shade in areas you want to recede and a lighter shade where you want to bring forward, blending carefully.

Ensure you're using the 'Swirl, Tap, Buff' method. Tap off excess powder thoroughly. Apply less product per layer and buff more vigorously. Finishing with a hydrating mist or setting spray can also help melt the minerals into the skin for a more natural finish.

Mineral foundation is buildable. Apply in thin layers, buffing each layer thoroughly before adding more. For areas needing extra coverage, apply a small amount of foundation (or a mineral concealer if you have one) with a smaller brush using a pressing motion before blending.

Ensure your skin is properly moisturized and any skincare products have fully absorbed before application. Apply the foundation evenly across your face, focusing on consistent circular buffing motions. Patchiness can also occur if too much product is applied at once; try thinner layers.

Ensure your skin is clean before application. Consider using a primer specifically designed to extend makeup wear. A light dusting of mineral veil or setting powder after foundation can help lock it in for longer duration.

While bareMinerals is known for being gentle, everyone's skin is unique. Stop use immediately if irritation occurs. Check the ingredient list for any known allergens. Consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.