Bare Escentuals Matt Foundation formula is free of Cystic Acne causing Bismuth Oxychloride found in Original formula. If you have Cystic acne read below I have used both formulas. I am acne prone and I also have incredibly dry skin. I cannot use anti acne products like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. I used was on 2 rounds of accutane which cleared up acned but it returned each time after 2 years. So I stopped using liquid foundation 8 years ago and switched to Original BE formula. I loved it because it felt so much lighter than liquid or any other foundations. It also looks more natural. Right away I noticed a reduction in whiteheads so I was hooked. Then that same year my acne progresses to something else moderate/mild Cystic Acne allong my jawline only, It was less than 4 bumps but the prob is cysts can lasts for months and the only way tio get rid of them is by injections administered by dermatologist. I never linked it to using this because of it getting rid of my regular pimples. But then I read Bismuth Oxychloride found in the Original BE formula is linked to causing Cystic Acne. Last month I switched to the Matt Formaula which contains Lauryl Lysine which I was skeptical at first since is derived from coconut oil, but is not an oil) Result: My cysts have completely disapeared yay! But I must warn Matte Formula is drying, but I rather have dry skin than cysts. Also Lauryl Lysine is naturally antibacterial which is a plus. Other minerl makeup brands don't properly disclose their ingredients. so I did not want to risk trying them. The Matte Formula looks more natural than liquid foundation, and is best option for acne prone skin. I wish they mad their bisque without bismuth oxychloride because bisque does cover spots really well.

i have been using Bare Escentuals I.D. Bare Minerals Loose Foundation for 2 years now and would never use anything else. It doesn't look like you have make-up on and you can't feel it. You just look like you have perfect skin

Easy to use, feels like you have no make up on. It's so good to your skin you really can sleep in it, I have! Friends have been amazed that I have anything on my skin yet it covers all the bits you want to hide. No nasty tide marks either. my 9g pot has lasted me 10.5 months and that is using it most days. Fantastic value for money. Can't rate it highly enough!