bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF30 1.5 Birch

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 Versus bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF30

Color: 1.5 Birch

Sunscreen

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

2.33 · 9 reviews

2.00 · 3 reviews

French

American

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Key Ingredients

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

0 / 0 UV Protection Icon

Octocrylene 7%

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Alcohol Denat.

Silica

Dicaprylyl Ether

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Dimethicone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Nylon-12

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Sodium Chloride

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-8 Laurate

Isostearyl Alcohol

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Emulsion Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

Astringent

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Cleansing

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Water

Coconut Alkanes

Propanediol

Titanium Dioxide

0 / 0 UV Protection Icon

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Isostearic Acid

Polysorbate 60

Trehalose

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Agar

Masking

Silica

Abrasive

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melilotus Officinalis Extract

Astringent

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Antioxidant

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caffeine

Lauroyl Lysine

Succinoglycan

Aluminum Hydroxide

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Citric Acid

Buffering

Disodium Phosphate

Buffering

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate

Cellulose Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

0 / 0

Magnesium Chloride

Calcium Chloride

Astringent

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Magnesium Stearate

Phenoxyethanol

Mica

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77891

Reviews

2.33

Overall rating

What people say

Oily 56% Heavy 33% Irritating 33%

More reviews

2.00

Overall rating

What people say

Light Coverage 100% Oily 100%

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.

It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water