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The Ordinary Serum Foundation - 3.1R Versus bareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 - Golden Nude 16

Foundation

Canadian Brand Canada

American Brand United States

Updated on March 19, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 34 ingredients

bareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 8 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 34 ingredients

bareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 8 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Serum Foundation

Cyclopentasiloxane

Water

Caprylyl Methicone

Coconut Alkanes

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Emulsion Stabilising

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying

4 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifying

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Hectorite

Absorbent

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Hexyl Laurate

Emollient

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Alumina

Abrasive

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

Tin Oxide

Aluminum Hydroxide

CI 77163

Mica

Magnesium Stearate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Matte Foundation SPF 15

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Lauroyl Lysine

Silica

Calcium Silicate

Soil Minerals

Mica

Iron Oxides

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Calcium Silicate, Soil Minerals, Mica, 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.

Iron Oxides

This 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.

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

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 Mica