Bare Escentuals produces a line of mineral make up called Bare Minerals. According to the company, mineral makeup does not just cover up your skin’s imperfections, it also improves the quality of your skin. The company produces a range of makeup, including mineral foundation, mascara and eyeshadow. Oxides are a common ingredient in their makeups.
Bare Escentuals produces a line of mineral make up called Bare Minerals. According to the company, mineral makeup does not just cover up your skin’s imperfections, it also improves the quality of your skin. The company produces a range of makeup, including mineral foundation, mascara and eyeshadow. Oxides are a common ingredient in their makeups.
Titanium Dixide
Titanium dioxide is the first ingredient listed for Bare Escentuals Original SPF 15 foundation, the Matte foundation and the Mineral Veil. It also appears in the company’s eye shadows. The ingredient functions as a sunscreen. The Environmental Working Group rates titanium dioxide as a low to moderate hazard ingredient. While it is fine to apply it to the skin, it may be carcinogenic if inhaled.
Cornstarch
Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil lists Zea Mays, or cornstarch, as well cornstarch modified as two ingredients. The corn starch supposedly absorbs moisture from your skin when you apply the makeup and keeps your face looking smooth and dry. While cornstarch will not do much damage to your skin, it can cause the makeup to rot, especially if it is left in a humid or damp setting.
Zinc Oxide
Bare Escentuals foundations also contain zinc oxide. Like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide helps to block the rays of the sun. It is also a commonly used in creams to treat irritations of the skin, such as rashes from poison ivy. You should avoid makeup with zinc oxide if you have an allergy to zinc. Drugs.com recommends that pregnant women avoid using medications that contain zinc oxide. If pregnant, you should check with your doctor before using mineral makeup.
Seed Oils
Bare Escentuals line of mineral mascaras contains both jojoba seed oil and meadowfoam seed oil. Both jojoba and meadowfoam oils are stable, which prevents the mascara from decaying too quickly. Meadowfoam may also help moisturize the eyelashes.
Mica
Mica appears in Bare Escentuals eye shadows as the first ingredient listed. It may also be in some foundations. According to the Environmental Working Group, mica comes from silicate materials. It is a transparent powder that is commonly used to add color to makeup.
Other Pigments
Other pigments are present in Bare Escentuals makeup, depending on its color. A green eyeshadow contains ultramarines, which is a synthetically produced pigment. Purple eyeshadow contains manganese violet pigment.
