bareMineralsORIGINAL Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15, Fairly Light 03

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£36.50

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Colours

Colour: Fairly Light 03

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  • Fair 01
  • Fair Ivory 02
  • Fairly Light 03
  • Golden Fair 04
  • Fairly Medium 05
  • Neutral Ivory 06
  • Golden Ivory 07
  • Light 08
  • Light Beige 09
  • Medium 10
  • Soft Medium 11
  • Medium Beige 12
  • Golden Beige 13
  • Golden Medium 14
  • Neutral Medium 15
  • Golden Nude 16
  • Tan Nude 17
  • Medium Tan 18
  • Tan 19
  • Golden Tan 20
  • Neutral Tan 21
  • Warm Tan 22
  • Medium Dark 23
  • Neutral Dark 24
  • Golden Dark 25
  • Warm Deep 27
  • Golden Deep 28
  • Neutral Deep 29
  • Warm Dark 26
Price
£36.50
  • Free click & collect over £40
  • Free standard delivery over £50
  • Free returns, restrictions apply

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Product description

Product code: 46434231

What it is:

The original, skin-improving beauty icon.

The #1 loose powder foundation in the UK is made with five vegan ingredients that transformed the lives of millions. This lightweight, talc-free mineral foundation provides sheer-to-full coverage and promotes clearer, healthier-looking skin over time.

Applies like a powder, feels like a cream.

What it does:

  • Promotes clearer, healthier-looking skin over time
  • Minimises the look of pores and imperfections
  • Provides all-day buildable coverage with a naturally luminous finish
  • Mineral-based SPF 15 sun protection against UVA and UVB rays
  • Suitable for all skin types – even the most sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin
  • Won’t clog pores, cause breakouts or settle into fine lines

At a glance:

  • From the UK’s #1 Powder Foundation Brand*
  • Only five ingredients
  • Mineral-based sun protection
  • Sheer to full coverage
  • Natural luminous finish
  • Effortlessly buildable
  • Skin-improving
  • Breathable formula
  • For all skin types, even the most sensitive

*Source: Circana (UK) Ltd, Retail Tracking Service, Makeup Foundation by Division, Form: Loose Powder & Pressed Powder Compact, Value Sales, April 2024 – March 2025.

Product specification

Application method
Brush
Beauty effect
Pore Minimising
Beauty feature
Longwear
Brand
bareMinerals
Care instructions
Volume 8g Neutral deep 29
Country of origin
United States
Finish
Matte, Natural
Formulation
Powder
Free from
Chemical SPF Free, Fragrance Free, Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Sulphate Free
Ingredients
ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR(+/-): BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Makeup coverage
Medium Coverage
Powder type
Mineral
Range
Original
SPF rating
15
Skin type
Combination, Normal, Oily
Suitable for vegans/vegetarians
Suitable For Vegans, Suitable For Vegetarians
Weight
8 g

How to use

o Prep your skin with the bareMinerals PRIME TIME Original Foundation Primer.​ o Pair with The Beautiful Finish Brush, using the SWIRL. TAP. BUFF. Method:​ o SWIRL a small amount of foundation in the cap until it disappears into the brush.​ o TAP away any excess. ​ o BUFF onto your skin in circular motions.​ o Finish with the bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Setting spray to complete the look.

Delivery and returns

Delivery and collection options

Standard Delivery
£4.50
UK delivery within 2 to 5 days, 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Free on orders over £50, otherwise £4.50.
Click & Collect
£2.95
Free on orders over £40, £2.95 if you spend less. Choose a collection day at checkout, next day available at some locations. Available at Waitrose, selected John Lewis shops and Booths stores.
Local Collection Network
£2.95
Free on orders over £40, £2.95 if you spend less. Collect your delivery from thousands of local convenience shops. Your next available collection day will show at checkout.
Evening Delivery within London M25
£9.95
Order before 10am to get same day evening delivery within London M25. Available 7 days a week, delivery between 6 – 11pm on a day of your choice. We’ll text you a 1-hour delivery window on the day. Delivered by 100% electric vehicles.
Next or Named Day Delivery
£7.95
Delivery on the day of your choice, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week. You'll receive a text on the morning of delivery with a 1-hour delivery window.
Morning Delivery
£10.95
Delivery on the day of your choice, by 11.30am available 7 days a week.

Returns and refunds

Returns restrictions apply to this item

Unless faulty, you can only return this item if unopened, unused and with the original seals or tags intact. This does not affect your statutory rights.

You can return or exchange an unwanted item within 30 days of receiving it.

Please allow up to 14 days from sending the item to receive your refund.

How to return your item

Small items

Return a small item you bought online for free to a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, or one of our return locations. You can also arrange a collection using Evri or Royal Mail.

Large items - items delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture

We'll collect large items from you. Collections are free if your item is damaged or faulty. If not, we charge a collection fee. To arrange a collection, please contact us.