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Last updated on January 18, 2024. Published on February 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 10 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 brightening skin

Free From

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

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

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.

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
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.

bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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 Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 35.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 29.

6
What it does: Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 34.

7
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 Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 7.

10
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 Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair Cool 1 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation Fair contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

26% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 19 ingredients

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Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint Clean SPF 30 Foundation 43 ingredients

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