PRODUCT REVIEW
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense SPF30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
3.28%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
zinc oxide
12.48%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
vp/eicosene copolymer
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with SPF30 to defend against the damage and premature ageing caused by UV rays, the formula also utilises Sugar Molecules to help block pollution particles, whilst Cacao Extract protects against the Blue Light emitted by electronic screens.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The mineral-based sunscreen smooths quickly into skin to provide instant and lasting hydration, whilst helping to brighten and balance the skin tone.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The mineral-based sunscreen smooths quickly into skin to provide instant and lasting hydration, whilst helping to brighten and balance the skin tone.
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
sodium pca
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
ceramide np
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia japonica flower extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
lactobacillus ferment
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
camellia japonica flower extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
bupleurum falcatum root extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isostearyl isostearate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
lactobacillus ferment
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Potential irritants
camellia japonica flower extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
bupleurum falcatum root extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isostearyl isostearate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
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All ingredients
zinc oxide
12.48%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, C9-12 alkane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Peg-32, Peg-6, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Polysorbate 60, Camellia japonica flower extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Hypericum erectum flower/leaf/stem extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Ceramide np, Manganese pca, Butylene glycol, Succinoglycan, Biosaccharide gum-4, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Aminopropyl dimethicone, Lauryl betaine, Cetyl stearate, Isostearyl isostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Decyl isostearate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Mica, Cellulose gum, Silica, Sodium pca, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Decyl glucoside, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sorbitan oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, T-butyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Disodium edta, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Disodium phosphate, Isostearic acid, Sodium citrate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Stearic acid, Citric acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Tin oxide, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
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