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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder Beige versus Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Golden Glow .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy Mineral Wear Pressed Powder

Starts at $14.99
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Starts at $46.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder Beige contains this as ingredient number 2.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Golden Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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