bareminerals Blemish Therapy
bareminerals bareMinerals Blemish Therapy lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Sulfur
- Zinc Stearate
- Illite
- Barium Sulfate
- Silica
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Tapioca Starch
- Soil Minerals
- Kaolin
- Cyclodextrin
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Betaine Salicylate
- Corn Starch Modified
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- Sophora Angustifolia Extract
- Algae Extract
- Retinol
- Dextrin
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Maltodextrin
- Farnesol
- Niacinamide
- Magnesium Myristate
- Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate
- Mica
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Titanium Dioxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Sulfur
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Stearate
- ABRASIVE
- IlliteSilicaKaolin
- 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances
- Barium Sulfate
- ASTRINGENT
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tapioca Starch
Other ingredients
Soil MineralsCyclodextrinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerBetaine SalicylateCorn Starch ModifiedAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilEmblica Officinalis Fruit ExtractSophora Angustifolia ExtractAlgae ExtractRetinolDextrinHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinMaltodextrinFarnesolNiacinamideMagnesium MyristateCalcium Sodium PhosphosilicateMicaBismuth OxychlorideTitanium Dioxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Illite | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Barium Sulfate | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Soil Minerals | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclodextrin | ABSORBENT, CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine Salicylate | ANTIMICROBIAL, KERATOLYTIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Corn Starch Modified | ABSORBENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sophora Angustifolia Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Myristate | ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate | ORAL CARE | — | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Sulfur
- Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.
- Illite
- Mineral powder offering slip and coverage. Iron content may introduce slight color variation to the formula.
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Soil Minerals
- Not decoded yet
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Betaine Salicylate
- Salicylate derivative for keratolytic and antimicrobial action; milder than salicylic acid.
- Corn Starch Modified
- Modified corn starch, absorbent/film former; distinguish food/cosmetic grade, control Aw for stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- Amla fruit extract rich in vitamin C for skin conditioning; stability required in formulation.
- Sophora Angustifolia Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Magnesium Myristate
- Magnesium myristate; powder lubricant and opacifier. For powders, boosts slip and smoothness.
- Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate
- Mild abrasive for oral care to clean teeth; particle size and concentration should be controlled
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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