bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Versus Revolution Beauty Superdewy Tinted Moisturiser
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
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, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C9-11 Pareth-6
EmulsifyingQuartz
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningSyzygium Luehmannii Fruit Powder
Antioxidant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C9-11 Pareth-6, Quartz, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Powder, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Powder, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77891Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
