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bareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer-Cream Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
6.2%
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
titanium dioxide
2.6%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With a silky texture that blends effortlessly onto skin, the tinted primer cream minimises the appearance of imperfections, including uneven skin tone and discoloration, whilst helping to absorb excess oil and combat visible pores.
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Anti-blemish
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
Anti-aging
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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Exfoliation
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
Moisturizing
panthenol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
dimethicone
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
peg-10 dimethicone
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| 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: 0
Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
hexyl laurate
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
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Potential irritants
retinyl retinoate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
hexyl laurate
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
zinc oxide
6.2%
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
cyclopentasiloxane
24% -
36%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
dimethicone crosspolymer
5.5% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Dimethicone, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Hexyl laurate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Stearic acid, Alumina, Silica, Tocopherol, Magnesium silicate, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Stearyl triethoxysilane, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Retinyl retinoate, Cyclodextrin, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Retinyl retinoate, a novel hybrid vitamin derivative, improves photoaged skin: a double-blind, randomized-controlled trial
- Improvement in skin wrinkles from the use of photostable retinyl retinoate: a randomized controlled trial