Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up versus bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette .
Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on March 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
Price
Ingredient Info
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette 29 ingredients
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette 29 ingredients
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette 29 ingredients
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Silica • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Lauroyl Lysine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Tin Oxide • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77499 • CI 77891 • Isopropyl Myristate • CI 77742 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Diisostearyl Malate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Phenyl Trimethicone • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Boron Nitride • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Caffeine • Mica • Parfum • Linalool
Mica • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Diisostearyl Malate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Boron Nitride • Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Caffeine • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Tin Oxide • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77492 • CI 75470 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77007
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 1.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 2.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 SilicaBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 3.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 5.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 7.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 9.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 10.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 11.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 12.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 17.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 13.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 20.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 17.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 TriglycerideBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 18.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 2.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 19.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 20.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 5.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 21.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 22.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 23.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 16.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 24.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 25.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 26.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 MicaBuxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up contains this as ingredient number 27.
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette 29 ingredients
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette 29 ingredients
bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette 25 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 49 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Buxom Cosmetics High Spirits Eye & Cheek Palette Straight Up.
See 49 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to bareMinerals Joyful Color Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette.
See 50 alternatives