AMUSE Dew Power Vegan Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ - 01 Pure Versus Tarte Amazonian Clay Gem Powder Foundation - 12N Fair Neutral
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
AMUSE Dew Power Vegan Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 55 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Gem Powder Foundation 20 ingredients
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AMUSE Dew Power Vegan Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ 55 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Gem Powder Foundation 20 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Sulfate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Isododecane
EmollientPolycaprylylsilsesquioxane
Mentha Aquatica Extract
TonicOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Acetate
AntimicrobialAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientC30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Magnesium Sulfate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isododecane, Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Mica, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTourmaline
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Smithsonite Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 WaterTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideGlycerin 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 GlycerinMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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