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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 versus bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on May 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Foundation American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
20
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Foundation SPF 20 Deepest Deep 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 19.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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