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Formulas by lane, how heavy the layer is, price and preference — tied to the type they belong to. Prices are street bands, not live quotes.

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bareMinerals · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15
The classic — light passes only, never buffed to opacity.
Current· street price bandMineral-preferred
$37
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Alima Pure · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Satin Matte Foundation
Short ingredient list, genuinely buildable.
Current· street price bandMineral-preferredFragrance-freeVegan
$34
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Lily Lolo · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Mineral Foundation SPF 15
Accessible mineral entry point.
Current· street price bandMineral-preferredVegan
$28
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INIKA Organic · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 25
Certified organic mineral pigment.
Current· street price bandMineral-preferredVegan
$45
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Youngblood · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Natural Loose Mineral Foundation
Pro mineral powder for oilier skin.
Current· street price bandMineral-preferred
$44
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Glo Skin Beauty · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Pressed Base Mineral Foundation
Desk example from Glo Skin Beauty. Price is a prestige band midpoint, not a live quote.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateMineral-preferred
$54
Estimated
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W3LL PEOPLE · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Elitist Shadow
Desk example from W3LL PEOPLE. Price is a mid band midpoint, not a live quote.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateMineral-preferredVegan
$32
Estimated
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Mineral Fusion · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Sheer Tint Base
Desk example from Mineral Fusion. Price is a drugstore band midpoint, not a live quote.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateMineral-preferredVegan
$14
Estimated
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Lavera · Mineral powder base · fit 41
Beautiful Mineral Eyeshadow
Desk example from Lavera. Price is a drugstore band midpoint, not a live quote.
Incomplete· tier-band estimateMineral-preferredVegan
$14
Estimated
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