bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer - For Acne-Prone Skin
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfur, Kaolin + 1 moreWorks well
“For Acne-Prone Skin”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Isododecane + 16 moreWorks well
“A calming face primer that mattifies, smooths, hydrates, and neutralizes the look of redness, for a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Arnica montana flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isododecane~5.8–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDimethicone~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCoconut alkanes~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerButylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolysilicone-11~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Glycerin~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPeg-8 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSulfur~0.7–1%
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium pca~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhytosphingosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosinePanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium carbonate~0.25–0.5%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinHexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolKaolin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Silica~0.35–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77163~0.15–0.3%
Chromium oxide greens~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77288~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCi 77947~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Coconut alkanes, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Peg-8 dimethicone, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sulfur, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-7, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carbonate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hexylene glycol, Kaolin, Polyacrylamide, Disodium edta, Silica, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Ci 77163, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Zinc oxide, Ci 77947
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| bareMineralsBlemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer - For Acne-Prone SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Lottie LondonCoconut Primer | Tulaluminizing & moisturizing primer - Regular | Anastasia Beverly HillsMini Eye Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | — | $15.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Lactic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 6Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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