Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 versus Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam .
Last updated on February 01, 2024. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 19 ingredients
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 19 ingredients
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 19 ingredients
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 47 ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coconut Alkanes • Mica • Silica • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Lecithin • Jojoba Esters • Propylene Carbonate • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Water • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Coconut Alkanes • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Jojoba Esters • Sorbitan Olivate • Trioctyldodecyl Citrate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil • Oryza Sativa Starch • Tocopherol • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder • Pavlova Lutheri Extract • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Vitis Rotundifolia Seed Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Silica Silylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Glyceryl Caprylate • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499 • CI 77891 • Mica
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridebareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 6.
Coconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
Coconut Alkanes 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 AlkanesbareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 MicabareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 SilicabareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 34.
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/CapratebareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinbareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinbareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 32.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersbareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 44.
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!
Learn more about WaterbareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatebareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 77891bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 480 Liam contains this as ingredient number 46.
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Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 47 ingredients
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