SHEGLAM Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation Versus bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Boron Nitride, Saccharomyces Ferment, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Zinc Myristate
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-2
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Boron Nitride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Quercetin, Polysilicone-2, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Methicone, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Calcium Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDiphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a type of silicone.
Hydrogen dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient. It is mainly used to alter the texture and spread of a product without adding "stickiness".
This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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, 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.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
