Comparison between BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick vs. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

BareMinerals

Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick

Laura Mercier

Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

- 52 components -

- 27 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 9

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Silica and 4 more. Show all.

Components only in BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick 43

Sea Water, Coconut Alkanes, Squalane, Paraffin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate and 38 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 82.7%

Components only in Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation 17

Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone and 12 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 63.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Sea Water

Water

Isododecane

Coconut Alkanes

Methyl Trimethicone

Squalane

Cyclopentasiloxane

Paraffin

Butylene Glycol

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Glycerin

Silica

Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3

Dimethicone

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick:

UV Protection, Cleansing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Antifungal, Deodorant, Regeneration, Tooth whitening

Effects unique for Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation:

Nutrifying, Tones up skin, Hair follicle nutrition

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 52

27%

chemical

29 out of 52

56%

natural

4 out of 27

15%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Butylene Glycol^#29Tocopherol^#311,2-Hexanediol^#43

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Coconut Alkanes^#3Stearic Acid^#39

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#51Citric Acid^#46

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#16Alcohol Denatured^#20

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick vs. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

Position 1

#1Sea Water

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#2Isododecane

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

Position 3

#3Coconut Alkanes

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for oily skin

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#3Methyl Trimethicone

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4Squalane

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#4Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 5

#5Paraffin

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.