bareMinerals SPF25 Mineral Veil
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 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.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It helps eliminate unwanted shine and minimize fine lines and pores, while keeping your complexion fresh all day.”
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zea mays starch~39–58%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCorn starch modified~6.6–9.9%
Titanium dioxide~4.5–6.8%
- 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 dioxideZinc stearate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.8–2.8%
Magnesium stearate~0.95–1.4%
Iron oxides~0.55–1.3%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Zea mays starch, Corn starch modified, Titanium dioxide, Zinc stearate, Silica, Magnesium stearate, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| bareMineralsSPF25 Mineral VeilYOUR PRODUCT | Derma ESun Protection Mineral Face Powder SPF 30 | BiodermaPhotoderm Cover Touch SPF50 Dore | ColorescienceSunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | $30.60 | $39.02+$8.42 | $21.63−$8.97 | $69.00+$38.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kose Predia Mineral Sun Protector SPF 50+ PA++++Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion
Product summary
"bareMinerals - SPF25 Mineral Veil" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 35.00CA$ in Canada and for 25.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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