All-day shine-free coverage with a natural matte finish
Discover bareMinerals Original Matte Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 15 in shade 23 Medium Dark, a lightweight, talc-free mineral formula designed for sensitive skin. It offers sheer-to-full coverage without heavy buildup, helping you achieve a natural matte look that stays comfortable from morning through evening. The product blends with your skin to create a breathable, undetectable complexion while supporting a calm, even tone as you go about your day.
What makes it stand out
- Shine-free coverage that subtly minimizes the appearance of pores and smooths skin texture
- Active mineral blend with lightweight minerals for a breathable, comfortable wear
- UVA and UVB protection with SPF 15 for daytime use
- Oily skin management without a heavy or cakey feel, yielding a natural matte finish
Who it’s for and how to use
This shade is designed for medium-dark skin tones, offering versatility for warm or neutral undertones. It is vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested, making it a thoughtful option for sensitive skin. For a seamless blend, apply in thin layers and build gradually along the jawline for a natural transition.
- Prep skin with a light moisturizer to enhance blendability
- Tap in a small amount and build for your desired coverage
Real-life benefits and expectations
While not a medical claim, many users notice an even, healthier-looking complexion with consistent use and a refined texture over time. The formula is light on the skin, which helps it feel comfortable under different lighting and activities.
Tips for best results
- Use a primer or moisturizer to improve slip and blending
- Apply with a brush or puff and build in layers for desired coverage
- Lightly set with a translucent powder to extend wear
- Match shade 23 Medium Dark to your undertone for a seamless finish
FAQ
Q: Is BareMinerals Original Matte Foundation suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. It is designed for sensitive skin and is vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested.
Q: What shade is 23 Medium Dark and does it include SPF?
A: Shade 23 Medium Dark matches medium-dark tones and includes SPF 15 for daytime protection.
Delivery
Every order is posted from London, tracked, within one working day.
Options
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — 2–3 working days. £2.99, or free on orders over £25.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — next working day for most UK addresses. £4.99.
Dispatch
Orders placed before 2 pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Orders after 2 pm, or at the weekend, go out on the next working day. You will get an email with the tracking number as soon as the parcel is scanned.
Where we deliver
United Kingdom only, including Northern Ireland, the Highlands and Islands. We do not ship internationally at the moment.
If something goes wrong
If a parcel is late by more than three working days past its estimate, or arrives damaged, email hello@orvane.uk with your order number and we will sort it — replacement or refund, your choice.
Returns & refunds
30 days to change your mind. Refund within 5 working days of the item reaching us.
How to return something
- Email hello@orvane.uk with your order number and what you are returning. We reply within one working day with the return address and a reference.
- Pack the item in its original packaging where you can, with the reference inside.
- Post it back using a tracked service and keep the receipt.
Who pays the postage
If the item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, we refund the return postage too. If you have simply changed your mind, you cover the cost of sending it back.
What we can accept
Anything unused and in a resaleable condition within 30 days of delivery. For hygiene reasons we cannot take back earrings or opened personal-care items unless they are faulty.
Your legal rights
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel an order for any reason; our 30-day window includes that. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund for goods that are faulty, not as described or not fit for purpose. Nothing here limits those rights.
- Tested by us Every product is used before it is listed
- Shipped to Canada From a local warehouse wherever we can
- Tracked to your door A tracking number on every order
- 30-day returns Refund within 5 working days