bareMinerals Bare Haven Essential Moisturizing Soft Cream product image

IngredientSpy Rating

190+ Reviews

bareMinerals Bare Haven Essential Moisturizing Soft Cream

16/50 Best Ingredients

25/50 Good Ingredients

9/50 Unfavorable Ingredients

10/50 Natural Ingredients

Analysis of Ingredients Using Research From

IngredientSpy Rating

190+ Reviews

Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
squalane

Squalane. Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824

tocopherol

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
palmitoyl tripeptide 1

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

algae extract

Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
allantoin

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
ceramide np

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
isodecyl neopentanoate

Isodecyl Neopentanoate. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
trehalose

Sugar. Humectant
tricaprylin

Tricaprylin. Emollient

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
batyl alcohol

Batyl Alcohol. Emollient
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate. Emollient

Abrasive Ingredients

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax (cera carnauba/cire de carnauba)

Carnauba Wax. Thickening agent and exfoliator

Cleansing Ingredients

beheneth 20

Beheneth 20. Surfactant
isostearic acid

Isostearic Acid. Surfactant, cleansing agent.
lauryl betaine

Lauryl Betaine. Skin-conditioning agent, surfactant

citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
sodium metaphosphate

Sodium Metaphosphate. Chelating agent, safe to use under 1% concentration. Skin irritation and allergies can be associated with higher concentration.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766135

Conditioning Ingredients

urea

Urea. Skin-conditioning agent
myristyl myristate

Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent
glucosamine hcl

Glucosamine Hcl. Skin-conditioning agent
saccharomyces cerevisiae extract

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. Fungi. Moisturizing, skin-conditioning agent

hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. Skin-conditioning agent, waterproofing properties
stearamidopropyl dimethylamine

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine. Conditioning agent.
succinoglycan

Succinoglycan. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water (aqua/eau)

Aqua. Water
behenyl alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
sodium pca

Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth 25 methacrylate crosspolymer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth 25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer. Stabilizer
sodium citrate

Sodium Citrate. Salt

alcohol

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
sodium metabisulfite

Sodium Metabisulfite. Preservative, considered safe as used in cosmetics.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 14555420
fragrance (parfum)

Fragrance.
limonene

Limonene. Fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
propanediol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
peg/ppg 14/7 dimethyl ether

Dimethyl Ether. Solvent, propeller in sprays. Potentially skin and eye irritating.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 8254
polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
hypericum erectum extract

Hypericum Erectum. Skin-conditioning agent, known skin sensitizer.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11558639

geraniol

Geraniol. Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 106-24-1
linalool

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

Original List of Ingredients:

Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Squalane, Trehalose, Tricaprylin, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Silica, Beheneth-20, Isostearic Acid, Urea, Myristyl Myristate, Glucosamine HCL, Batyl Alcohol, Algae Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Succinoglycan, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba/Cire De Carnauba), Alcohol, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hypericum Erectum Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

Expand

Merchant's description of this product:
Embrace your skin in silky-soft, lusciously nourishing moisture. Powered by Intuitive Mineral MoistureTM Technology, Bare HavenTM Essential Moisturizing Soft Cream replenishes essential moisture to normal to dry skin, reviving overall resilience and suppleness and infusing an extraordinarily super-smooth feel. This comforting soft cream moisturizer effortlessly blends into skin to help enhance a natural, healthy-looking glow. Plus, a blend of peptides, ceramides and amino acids to help soften rough texture, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. read more

Read 190+ Amazon Reviews

bareMinerals Bare Haven Essential Moisturizing Soft Cream

Analysis of Ingredients Using Research From

Products with Similar Ingredients