bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Multi-Tasking Face
Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Apply directly onto brown and red spots, blemishes, broken capillaries, scars, and other areas of skin imperfections.”
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Mica~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77163~9.6–14.5%
Titanium dioxide~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesUltramarines~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.85–1.3%
Ingredient list view
Mica, Ci 77163, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ultramarines, Ci 77007
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Product summary
We do not recommend "bareMinerals - Broad Spectrum Multi-Tasking Face" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 30.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.