Ingredient gallery
Get to know our good-for-skin ingredients—and all the clean-beauty benefits they bring to bareMinerals makeup and skincare.
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ALGAE
Aquatic-plant extracts that help hydrate and nourish the skin.
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ALOE
Soothing, hydrating ingredient derived from the Aloe Barbanenis plant.
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BAMBOO
Skin-boosting ingredient derived from the woody evergreen plant.
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CHAMOMILE
Soothing extract from the sunflower and daisy family.
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COCONUT
Nourishing extracts derived from the fruit of the coconut palm.
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GINGER
Skin-brightening extract of the Zingiber Officinale plant.
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JOJOBA
Highly moisturizing extracts of the Simmondsia Chinensis plant.
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LONG LIFE HERB
Mineral-rich plant extract, responsibly sourced from Okinawa, Japan; helps to strengthen skin’s barrier and smooth texture
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OLIVE
Hydrating ingredients derived from the Olea Europaea plant.
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GLYCOLIC ACID
Natural exfoliant derived from sugar cane.
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HYALURONIC ACID
Helps replenish and boost skin’s moisture
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NIACINAMIDE
Also known as Vitamin B3; helps to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles
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PEPTIDES
Natural amino acids that help restore youthful-looking resilience.
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PHYTO-RETINOL
Powerful anti-aging ingredient derived from natural plant sources.
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SALICYLIC ACID
High-performance exfoliator that can help to reduce blemishes.
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SQUALANE
Derived from olives, this nourishing ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss
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VITAMIN C
Powerhouse skin-brightening antioxidant.
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VITAMIN E
Provides antioxidant protection to defend against environmental stressors
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- ALGAE
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Red algae,
Aquatic-plant extracts that help hydrate and nourish the skin.
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- ALOE
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Aloe Vera,
Soothing, hydrating ingredient derived from the Aloe Barbanenis plant.
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- ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants help fight the skin-aging free radicals produced by UV, pollution and other environmental factors. Some of the most powerful antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E and niacinamide (vitamin B3).
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- CALIFORNIA POPPY
The leaves of this bright-colored flower are pressed into an antioxidant-rich oil that helps protect skin from environmental stressors.
- CERAMIDES
Naturally found in skin's outer layers, these lipid (or fatty acid) molecules help skin to hold onto hydration and maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
- CHAMOMILE
Soothing extract from the sunflower and daisy family.
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Kaolin, Bentonite,
Natural, mineral-rich ingredient that helps absorb excess oil and purify pores to discourage breakouts and promote a clearer-looking complexion.
- COCONUT
Nourishing extracts derived from the fruit of the coconut palm.
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- FRUIT ACIDS
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AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid,
These fruit-derived ingredients help exfoliate, brighten and improve the look of skin's tone and texture. Our Superfruits blend includes glycolic, tartaric, lactic and citric acids from bilberry, noni fruit, orange and lemon extracts.
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- GINGER
Skin-brightening extract of the Zingiber Officinale plant.
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This humectant attracts water from the air and holds it on the skin for long-lasting hydration. We use plant-derived glycerin in our formulas.
- GLYCOLIC ACID
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AHA, Alpha Hydroxy Acid,
Natural exfoliant derived from sugar cane.
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- LEMON
Bursting with natural vitamin C, lemon extract is a fruit acid that helps to diminish the look of dark spots and discoloration for visibly brighter, more even-toned skin.
- LONG LIFE HERB
Mineral-rich plant extract, responsibly sourced from Okinawa, Japan; helps to strengthen skin’s barrier and smooth texture
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- MINERAL PIGMENTS AND PEARLS
Clean, mineral-based pigments that deliver color and luminosity.
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Physical Sunscreens, Non-Chemical Sunscreens,
100% mineral-based, physical sunscreen ingredients.
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- NIACINAMIDE
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Vitamin B3,
Also known as Vitamin B3; helps to strengthen the skin barrier and soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles
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- PAPAYA
A tropical fruit rich in papain, an enzyme with exfoliating properties that helps visibly improve skin’s texture for a smoother, fresher look.
- PEPTIDES
Natural amino acids that help restore youthful-looking resilience.
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Powerful anti-aging ingredient derived from natural plant sources.
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A member of the cactus family, this powerful plant is rich in vitamin E and natural hyaluronic acid and provides soothing, nourishing and antioxidant benefits.
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- SALICYLIC ACID
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BHA, Beta Hydroxy Acid,
High-performance exfoliator that can help to reduce blemishes.
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- SKIN-LOVING MINERALS
Naturally derived minerals that deliver powerful skincare benefits.
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Derived from olives, this nourishing ingredient helps to prevent moisture loss
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- VITAMIN C
Powerhouse skin-brightening antioxidant.
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Provides antioxidant protection to defend against environmental stressors
Learn moreCHEMICAL SUNSCREENS
Chemical sunscreens absorb ultraviolet light to block UVA and UVB rays. There is consumer concern that, because chemical sunscreens are absorbed by the skin, they can pass into the bloodstream and contribute to adverse health effects.
COAL TAR
A thick liquid extracted from bituminous coal. It is approved as an active ingredient for the control of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis at certain levels and for limited periods of time. CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) Expert Panel indicated that coal tar can produce adverse health effects when not used in the appropriate concentration.
FORMALDEHYDE
Formaldehyde (a metabolite of all mammals) and formaldehyde-releasing ingredients are used as preservatives to kill microorganisms, or to prevent or inhibit their growth in products. They are classified as a known human carcinogen in the United States.
MICROBEADS
Fine plastic particles used as scrubbing agents in rinse-off cosmetic products, which can contribute to environmental pollution.
MINERAL OIL
A clear, odorless liquid used to moisturize and soften skin. Mineral oil used in cosmetics is a highly purified material obtained from refining petroleum. The use of mineral oil often leads to criticism due to the environmentally damaging effects of petroleum production.
PARABENS
Preservatives used to prevent product deterioration in foods, cosmetics and drugs. There is consumer concern that parabens can disrupt the endocrine system.
PHTHALATES
Phthalate esters are primarily used as plasticizers, which can disrupt the endocrine system.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
"A human-made organic alcohol that attracts/absorbs water and functions as a humectant in cosmetic formulations. There is consumer concern that it is a skin irritant.
TRICLOCARBAN
Used as a preservative to kill microorganisms, or to prevent or inhibit their growth in products. There is consumer concern that triclocarban can disrupt the endocrine system.
TRICLOSAN
Used as a preservative to kill microorganisms, or to prevent or inhibit their growth in products. There is consumer concern that triclosan can disrupt the endocrine system.
