Mineral Fusion Pressed Foundation: 0 stars
After two days, my face began to sprout all those horrible little bumps I worked so hard to get rid of. It got worse and worse until EVERY PORE was clogged after three weeks. For some reason, I didn't connect the breakout to the makeup. When I stopped using it, my face began to clear up immediately.
From the product description:
FLAWLESS COVERAGESilky, triple-milled minerals offer buildable coverage to even skin tone and smooth the appearance of fines lines and pores for a naturally beautiful complexion and shine-free finish.
AGE-DEFYING
A powerful blend of Pomegranate, White Tea, Red Tea and Sea Kelp, plus Vitamins C and E defend skin against free radical damage for a healthy radiance.
SKIN-SOOTHING
Formulated with only the safest, most gentle ingredients, the natural UV protection of minerals, plus skin-soothing Licorice Root, Aloe Vera and Cucumber. Great for use on all skin types.
The Ingredients (In order):
Note: In the Comedogenicity column, a number and "?" means I couldn't find an actual rating, but found anecdotal evidence; "?" without a number means I couldn't find anything at all.
| Ingredient | Purpose | Comedogenicity | Notes |
| Mica | a mineral that provides a light-reflecting quality to mineral makeup | 0? | Collects increases and wrinkles; may irritate skin; may clog pores |
| Lauroyl Lysine | Improves slip and texture; may provide protective barrier | ? |
Derived from coconut oil, which is
highly comedogenic
|
| Zinc Stearate | emollient' lubricant; imparts gloss; antiviral; antibacterial | 0 | mild fatty acid |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Surfectant, moisture barrier | 4-5? | Noted in some places as highly comedogenic; Fractionated coconut oil, which is highly comedogenic; medium-chain fatty acid, which is good food for bacteria, so bacteria is very happy to stick around and munch on it. Bad! |
| Titanium dioxide | a white pigment that offers a matte finish and UV protection | 0 ? | may be carcinogenic |
| Zinc Oxide | white powder; sunscreen | 1 | |
| Boron nitride | helps mask the appearance of fine lines; lubricates | ? | May be irritating |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | Vitamin C | 0-2 | Depends on the grade |
| Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Fruit Extract | Antioxidant |
?
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| Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract | Antioxidant, skin conditioner, wrinkle care |
?
|
Can irritate sensitive skin
|
| Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract | Antioxidant | ? | |
| Alaria Esculenta (Sea Kelp) Extract | Humectant | 5 (?) |
Any marine plant is said to be
highly comedogenic
|
| Red Tea (Rooibos) leaf extract | Antioxidant |
?
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| Licorice root extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) | Anti-acne (eats bacteria), skin lightener, anti-inflammatory, moisturizer | ? | May increase testosterone levels, should be avoided by pregnant ladies! |
| Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract | Antioxidant |
1 (?)
|
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| Aloe Barbadensis extract |
Humectant
|
0 | |
| Cucumber extract | Humectant, antioxidant, anti-acne | 0 (?) | |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 2 | Vitamin E |
| Retinyl Palmitate | fights wrinkles | 2 | Vitamin A and Palmitic acid; could be irritating; doesn't work |
| Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract | Antioxidant, astringent, antiseptic, emollient, regenerative |
?
|
Stimulates circulation, healing |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative, antimicrobial | ? |
Alcohol derived from coconut oil,
which is highly comedogenic; may be irritating, some say it’s toxic, but this has not been
borne out in studies
|
| Iron oxides | metals used to provide varying colors to makeup | 0 |
The Good!
Titanium dioxide: Titanium reacts to light (photocatalytic reaction!). As you walk around your day with this stuff on your face, the light hits the Titanium, which causes it to produce hydroxyl radicals. The hydroxil radicals "kill" micro-organisms that could cause problems on your face. There are lots of studies that prove this. Amazing stuff!Boron Nitride (BN) - 0 (anecdotal)
Boron
Nitride is the mineral salt of boron. This is used to improve the
texture, spreadability, coverage, and adherance properties of the
makeup. It supposedly has anti-bacterial properties and absorbs oil.
With the exception of the Sea Kelp, the botanical ingredients are beneficial and don't clog pores.The BAD!
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride!
This is an oily liquid made from coconut oil, which is highly comedogenic. It's a medium-chain fatty acid, which bacteria, including the bacteria that causes acne, LOVE to feed on. It's used as a moisture barrier, to keep the moisture from evaporating off the face, and to change the texture of the formula. This stuff is really to be avoided, I would have to say, and may be the culprit for my immediate break-out. It's near the top of the ingredient list, so there's a relatively large proportion of it in the formula. |
| Alaria esculenta! |
This is a humectant, and is said to have marvelous benefits to the skin. Unfortunately, it's a marine plant, which are very comedogenic. NO!
