Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer versus bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream .
Published on January 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 38 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer 46 ingredients
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 49 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Contains Fragrance
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer 46 ingredients
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 49 ingredients
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bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer 46 ingredients
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 49 ingredients
Water • Tricaprylin • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Behenyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Dimethicone • Silica • Polysorbate 60 • Glyceryl Stearate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Isostearic Acid • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Urea • Glucosamine Hcl • Algae Extract • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lauryl Betaine • Disodium EDTA • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Sodium Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Alcohol • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Metabisulfite • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hypericum Erectum Extract • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Tocopherol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Ceramide NP • Parfum • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Propanediol • Tricaprylin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetyl Alcohol • Silica • Myristyl Myristate • Peg-100 Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Behenyl Alcohol • Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Isostearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Urea • Glucosamine Hcl • Algae Extract • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lauryl Betaine • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Sorbitan Tristearate • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Alcohol • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hypericum Erectum Extract • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Ceramide NP • Tocopherol • Parfum • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Tricaprylin is a fragrance.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydecenebareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreabareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Glucosamine Hcl.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lauryl Betaine is a surfactant. It helps cleanse your skin by gathering oil, dirt, and other pollutants to be rinsed away.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitratebareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
We don't have a description for Hypericum Erectum Extract.
bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
This ingredient consists of four amino acids and palmitic acid. These amino acids are arginine, proline, glutamine, and glycine.
This ingredient has many benefits. These benefits include boosting collagen production, fighting inflammation, and reversing UV damage.
By preventing our bodies from producing interleukins, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 helps fight inflammation. An interleukin is a chemical that signals to the body to produce an inflammatory response. Interleukin production is accelerated by UV radiation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenebareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 43.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolbareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatebareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
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 Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
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bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer 46 ingredients
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 49 ingredients
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bareMinerals Smoothness Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer 46 ingredients
bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream 49 ingredients
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