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Yes bareMinerals is cruelty-free.
The brand doesn’t test any ingredients or products on animals, or work with any suppliers who may do. In addition to this, bareMinerals doesn’t sell products in China, or countries where animal testing can be mandated.
Is bareMinerals Certified Cruelty-Free?
Yes bareMinerals is PETA-certified cruelty-free under the Beauty Without Bunnies program.
Is bareMinerals Vegan?
bareMinerals is not completely vegan as some products contain animal byproducts.
There is a large vegan range to shop from that covers the majority of makeup and skincare.
Is bareMinerals Eco-Friendly?
To understand if a brand is eco-friendly, we analyse its packaging, air miles, manufacturing and chemical makeup
As beauty brands go, bareMinerals is quite eco-friendly.
From a packaging standpoint, the most recent improvements include:
- Ensuring the product cartons are FSC-certified (and from responsibly managed forests)
- The new makeup bags are made from recycled plastic bottles
- The bottle caps in new skincare ranges are made from PCR (Post Consumer Recycled Plastic)
- And bottles are made from glass instead of plastic
In terms of future improvements, bareMinerals wants to ensure 100% of its packaging will include recycled and/or recyclable materials by 2026.
This is a little slow when compared to other brands and given a number of brands already have this standard in place, bareMinerals still has work to do.
Another environmental positive is the brand’s stance on chemicals. Or lack of. Chemicals in cosmetic products have a nasty habit of seeping into our oceans.
- Pollutants in sunscreen wash directly off into the water causing irrevocable reef damage. And plastic microbeads can exist in the oceans for literally thousands of years without breaking down.
- These microbeads act as a magnet to other pollutants, which are then eaten by a variety of sea-life, causing deformities, reproductive issues and death.
So brands that are largely free-from is a real positive.
Is bareMinerals a Clean Beauty Brand?
Yes by-and-large bareMienrals is a clean beauty brand. You can learn more about its stance on clean beauty here.
The products are all free-from a host of unnecessary preservatives and chemicals including:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Triclosan
- Formaldehyde
- Chemical sunscreens
- Microbeads
- Coal tar – which we’ve never even heard of, but is used to treat flaky or dry skin conditions and can have particularly nasty side-effects like irritation, rashes and a burning sensation
And as bareMinerals is also certified cruelty-free, the overwhelming majority of the ingredients are vegan, we would class the brand as clean.
bareMinerals Hero Product
bareMinerals Powder Foundation is a 29-shade strong, award winning, mineral foundation that’s super-kind to skin.
It’s a really natural looking foundation. The ingredients list is only 5 long too, so no-nasties.
The Liquid Foundation is great too. It comes in 30 different shades, so you will definitely be able to find the right shade for your skin type.
bareMinerals Product Range
- Foundation
- Concealer
- Blusher
- Bronzer
- Eyeshadow
- Mascara
- Eyeliner
- Lipstick, lip gloss and lip liner
- Makeup brushes
- Cleansers
- Masks
- Moisturisers
- Serums
bareMinerals Ethical FAQs
Yes bareMinerals makeup is very natural.
It is free-from parabens, triclosan, phthalates, microbeads and all manner of nasties.
Yes bareMinerals makeup is non-toxic.
It is free-from chemical and synthetic preservatives, foaming agents and colourants. All of which could be perceived as toxic.
It is also reef-safe and skin-friendly.
No bareMinerals products are completely talc-free.
bareMinerals foundations are primarily water-based.
In fact, the Complexion Rescue Foundation is made with 30%, high quality mineral water. A completely unique product.
bareMienrals is owned by Shiseido, a Japanese skincare company that does conduct animal testing.
Yes bareMinerals packaging is – largely – recyclable and recycled.
The recent holiday collection was 100% recyclable and made with substantially less plastic.
By 2026 bareMinerals goal is to have 100% of its packaging to be made from recycled materials and be entirely recyclable.
As bareMinerals products are non-toxic and all-natural, they are generally safe for acne prone skin.
You can shop by ailment – try skincare for blemish prone skin or if you suffer from excess oil and enlarged pores.
Yes bareMinerals makeup is all paraben and sulfate-free.
The almost entirely chemical-free formula are safe for your skin and the planet.
Yes bareMienrals is palm-oil free. WHich is rather unique in the beauty industry.
There’s no mention of palm oil or any palm-based derivatives. Even from sustainably sourced palm forests.
