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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige versus bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on June 24, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Setting Spray & Powder Indonesian Brand Indonesia
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.

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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
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 8.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 9.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 24.

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Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 12.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 13.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Wardah Lightening Matte Powder 02 Beige contains this as ingredient number 16.

bareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

19% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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