bareMinerals Foundation, Deepest Deep (N50), SPF 15 (2012 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
MICA	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	None Identified	Data: Limited

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (18%)Inactive Ingredients: Iron Oxides, Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide

Directions from packaging:

Swirla small amount of bareMinerals into the lid with the Flawless Application Brush (for lighter coverage) or the Full Coverage Kabuki Brush (for more coverage) until the bareMinerals are tucked into the bristles. Tapoff excess. bareMinerals should not be visible on the outside of the brush. BuffbareMinerals onto the skin in a swirling, circular motion, starting on the outside of your face near your cheekbones. Then, buff around your face, working your way to the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Buff until you're satisfied with the coverage. Less is more when applying bareMinerals.

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