Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily versus bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on September 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Concealer
A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of 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
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 22 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Isododecane • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Boron Nitride • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Magnesium Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Peg/Ppg-15/15 Dimethicone • Magnesium Palmitate • Magnesium Stearate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Water • Tetradecane • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Propanediol • Decyl Isostearate • Isostearyl Isostearate • Lauroyl Lysine • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Magnesium Stearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Isostearic Acid • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Silica • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77499
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Watere.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 1.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Glycerine.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 4.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 16.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 19.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectoritee.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 17.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 12.
Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 20.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 22.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Silicae.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 25.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 77891e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 27.
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 21.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 22 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 22 ingredients
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