Almay Skin Perfecting Healthy Biome Makeup - 110 Light Versus Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation - Calming Honey
Updated on August 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Almay Skin Perfecting Healthy Biome Makeup 35 ingredients
Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation 42 ingredients
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Almay Skin Perfecting Healthy Biome Makeup 35 ingredients
Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation 42 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Alumina, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Carbonate, Simethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%, Titanium Dioxide 3.7%, Zinc Oxide 2.9%, Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Glycerin, Caffeine, Caprylyl Methicone, Stearic Acid, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth-7, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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