bareMinerals Barepro 24H Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Versus bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Skin Perfecting Tint SPF 30
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 6.2%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolysilicone-11
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingCellulose
AbsorbentPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Silica
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Alcohol
AntimicrobialDi-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAlumina
AbrasiveLauryl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningC20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 6.2%, Water, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer Ethylcarbamate, Boron Nitride, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Cellulose, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alcohol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alumina, Lauryl Dimethicone, C20-24 Olefin, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Titanium Dioxide 6.2%
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAgar
MaskingIsostearic Acid
CleansingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrogen Dimethicone
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeAlumina
AbrasiveMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 6.2%, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Propanediol, Squalane, Trehalose, Glycerin, Agar, Isostearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Succinoglycan, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is a white powder used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water