bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20

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bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20 Versus The Ordinary Serum Foundation - 3.1R

Foundation

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Canadian Brand

Updated on March 19, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20 18 ingredients

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 34 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20 18 ingredients

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 34 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20

Titanium Dioxide 11%

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient

Silica

Abrasive

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Lecithin

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Jojoba Esters

Propylene Carbonate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Soil Minerals/Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Antioxidant

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

Titanium Dioxide 11%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Esters, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Soil Minerals/Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides

Serum Foundation

Cyclopentasiloxane

Water

Caprylyl Methicone

Coconut Alkanes

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Emulsion Stabilising

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Hectorite

Sodium Chloride

Hexyl Laurate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Alumina

Abrasive

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

Tin Oxide

Aluminum Hydroxide

CI 77163

Mica

Magnesium Stearate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient, Solvent

Coconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.

This ingredient is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.

Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Coconut Alkanes

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

Learn more about Mica

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.