bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Versus Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Zinc Myristate
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-2
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Boron Nitride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Quercetin, Polysilicone-2, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Methicone, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Calcium Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Alumina
Abrasive
Zinc Laurate
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alumina, Zinc Laurate, Methicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77163
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBoron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHydrogen dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient. It is mainly used to alter the texture and spread of a product without adding "stickiness".
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
