bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder - Translucent Versus Rcma Makeup Premiere Pressed Powder - Amethyst
Updated on April 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free setting spray & powders. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder 11 ingredients
Rcma Makeup Premiere Pressed Powder 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder 11 ingredients
Rcma Makeup Premiere Pressed Powder 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Hydroxide Green
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77947
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Boron Nitride, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Quercetin, Blue 1 Lake, CI 42090, Iron Oxides, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 15985, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77289, CI 77288, Ultramarines, Zinc Oxide, CI 77947
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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 MicaQuercetin is an antioxidant.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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