Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation - 10 Classic Ivory Versus bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 - Fairly Light 03
Updated on November 14, 2024
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They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
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Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation 17 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
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Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation 17 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethyl Methacrylate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
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 MicaTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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