bareminerals Prime Time Redness Reducing Primer

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.

1. Water
2. Decyl Cocoate
3. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Triheptanoin
6. Kaolin
7. Propanediol
8. Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
9. Cetearyl Olivate
10. Cellulose
11. Oleyl Erucate
12. Squalane
13. Sorbitan Olivate
14. C9-12 Alkane
15. Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
16. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
17. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
18. Tocopherol
19. Bisabolol
20. Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
21. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
22. Sulfur
23. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
24. Zinc Ricinoleate
25. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
26. Cetearyl Alcohol
27. Cetyl Palmitate
28. Glycerin
29. Sorbitan Palmitate
30. Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Sorbitan Oleate
33. Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
34. Acacia Senegal Gum
35. Mica
36. Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Bismuth Oxychloride
39. Chromium Hydroxide Green
40. Chromium Oxide Greens
41. Zinc Oxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Decyl CocoateCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Triheptanoin

ABRASIVE

Kaolin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Other ingredients

Cetearyl OlivateCelluloseOleyl ErucateSqualaneSorbitan OlivateC9-12 AlkaneDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol CopolymerChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolBisabololSalicyloyl PhytosphingosinePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSulfurHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateZinc RicinoleateMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCetearyl AlcoholCetyl PalmitateGlycerinSorbitan PalmitateEthylene/Propylene/Styrene CopolymerXanthan GumSorbitan OleateCastor Oil/Ipdi CopolymerAcacia Senegal GumMicaButylene/Ethylene/Styrene CopolymerPhenoxyethanolBismuth OxychlorideChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensZinc Oxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Decyl Cocoate

Cocoate ester, emulsifier/skin conditioner; good compatibility, low comedogenic, high doses (>5%) may feel greasy

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Triheptanoin

Triheptanin; 0.5–5% oil phase; non-greasy emollient, low comedogenic, oxidation-resistant, suits light formulas

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Oleyl Erucate

Not decoded yet

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

C9-12 Alkane

C9-12 alkanes; solvent and emollient. Lightweight feel, verify source and refining history.

Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer

Polymer forming flexible films and plasticizing; low comedogenic risk

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

Synthetic ingredient combining salicylic acid and phytosphingosine functions; promotes keratinocyte turnover, may cause dryness at high levels.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Sulfur

Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Zinc Ricinoleate

Metallic soap for deodorizing and opacifying; oil-absorbing, used in antiperspirants, comedogenic risk

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Sorbitan Palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer for viscosity control; inert polymer with no known irritancy or comedogenicity.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer

Castor oil/IPDI copolymer; film former. **High risk**: IPDI is a restricted isocyanate. Strict regulatory review required.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer used as a thickener; chemically inert, no known skin irritation.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

Chromium Hydroxide Green

Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.

Chromium Oxide Greens

Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.