bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer

EWG scientists reviewed the bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer product label collected on July 22, 2019 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer is 3.
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Data last updated: July 2019
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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None
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Good
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Limited
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CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRULLUS LANATUS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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Fair
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Coconut Alkanes, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sulfur, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Carbonate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hexylene Glycol, Kaolin, Polyacrylamide, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain: Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947)
Directions from packaging:
Suggested Usage:-Apply a pearl-size amount all over face prior to bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Loose Powder Foundation (sold separately).-Using your index and middle fingers, press and roll onto areas where you see redness, large pores, bumps, or flakes, for maximum smoothing and redness control in areas of concern. -Repeat until texture looks more even. -With remaining product, layer primer on any unprimed areas of the face for even application.
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