bareMinerals Skinlongevity Vital Power Sleeping Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Trehalose + 15 moreGood evidence
“bare Minerals mineral moisture technology boosted with hyaluronic acid locks in moisture.”
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:
erythritol, glycerin.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreWeak evidence
“After 1 use Immediately, skin feels soft, smooth and appears radiant After 1 week Skin feels awake and recharged After 4 weeks Skin appears renewed with a healthy-looking glow Clinically proven to After 1 week, improve skin texture, smoothness and fine lines & wrinkles Dermatologist Tested. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~4.2–5.1%
- 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 DimethiconeButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolMethyl trimethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeCaprylyl methicone~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
Lauroyl lysine~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineErythritol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeGluconolactone~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEschscholzia californica leaf cell extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum erectum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPeucedanum japonicum leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber aromaticus extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateSodium pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLauryl betaine~0.4–0.6%
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeIsostearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePolysilicone-11~0.3–0.55%
- 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-11Trehalose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Lauroyl lysine, Erythritol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Eschscholzia californica leaf cell extract, Hypericum erectum flower/leaf/stem extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Peucedanum japonicum leaf/stem extract, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium pca, Lauryl betaine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Isostearic acid, Sodium citrate, Polysilicone-11, Trehalose, Dipropylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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