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Review of Bare Escentuals RareMinerals™ Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer

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Bare Escentuals RareMinerals™ Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer

4.5 stars
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  • The Ingredients
  • The Basics
  • The Good
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This mineral-based moisturizer has a long list of skin friendly and beneficial ingredients with virtually no irritants. Minerals are one of the most effective moisturizing ingredients available. Contrary to common belief, mineral will not clog pores.

Besides mineral, there are other potent skin beneficial ingredients. Phospholipid is the type of lipids composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate. Phospholipids are natural constituent of cell membranes and maintain the cellular integrity.

The antioxidant content is also impressive, including vitamin A, E, C and green tea. The pomegranate extract is an effective anticarcinogen and antioxidant when eaten. Whether the same benefits translate into topical use has not been fully studied.

Ingredients that are not commonly seen are trelahose and myrothamnus flabellifolia, both are plant-derived extract that retain moisture in extreme climates. They are used in cosmetics as excellent moisturizing factors.

Tamarindus indica polysaccharide (TS-polysaccharide) may protect skin from ultraviolet rays and accelerate skin renewal.

Safety alert: Safe
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient
oj_line is water.
2nd ingredient
dicaprylyl carbonate is a solid plant-derived fat. It is a good emollient and does not leave an oily film on the skin.
3rd ingredient
cocoglycerides is used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
4th ingredient
jojoba ester is extracted from jojoba oil and is natural nonfragrant emollient.
Alcohol Fragrance Preservative Allergy Price Color Additive Sun Protection Suitable Skin Type
oj_line
Yes
No
Yes
Low
$32
No
No
All

 

Moisturizing
oj_line Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil (apricot), Lecithin, Soybean extract, Linoleic acid, Trehalose, Panthenol (pre-vitamin B), Sodium hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract
Minerals
Soil minerals
Soothing
Lonicera caprifolium (Honeysuckle) flower extract, Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) flower extract, Avena sativa (oat) extract, Acacia dealbata flower extract
Anti-inflammatory
Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root extract, Spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet) extract, Centella asiatica extract
Anti-oxidants
Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Punica granatum (Pomegranate) sterols, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Camellia oleifera leaf (green tea) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract (Goji berry), Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), Tocopherol (vitamin A)
Skin regeneration
Phospholipids, Tamarindus indica polysaccharide (TS-polysaccharide)
Skin irritation
oj_line
  • contains grapefruit oil (citrus grandis) that may be irritating to skin.
  • contains lavender extract and oil that is primarily a fragrance ingredient, which can be a skin irritant.
  • contains bitter orange oil which is fragrant extract but can also be a skin irritant.
Thickening agents
oj_line Behenyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Carbomer, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum
Emollients
Cetyl alcohol
pH adjusters
Propanediol
Surfactants
Sucrose cocoate
Emulsifiers
(oil/water mixer) Polysorbate 60
Preservatives
Dehydroacetic acid
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