Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Concealer Versus bareMinerals Barepro 16-Hr Full Coverage Concealer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
Cleansing
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysilicone-2
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Trisodium EDTA
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nacre Powder
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
AbsorbentSodium Citrate
BufferingPEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Thymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone, Water, CI 77891, CI 77492, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI 77491, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Mica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, CI 77499, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isostearic Acid, Polysilicone-2, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trisodium EDTA, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nacre Powder, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Sodium Citrate, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-51, Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan, Sodium Metabisulfite, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Citric Acid, Silica, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningLithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonium Gerberi Extract
Skin ProtectingRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Simethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Kaolin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Paraffin, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, CI 77120, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonium Gerberi Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Water, Silica, Alumina, Simethicone, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, 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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic emollient. It forms a non-occlusive film on the skin's surface to provide a silky feel without being greasy.
In vivo studies in volunteers with atopic and dry skin showed no irritation or intolerance. The volunteers also saw a positive effect in dryness, scaling, and roughness after 28 days of use.
Concentrations up to 100% in guinea pig tests found it to be non-sensitizing and completely safe for use in cosmetics.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneWe don't have a description for Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate yet.
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 MicaPeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
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 SilicaSorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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
