Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation Versus Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Glycogen
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Phytate, Glycogen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 7.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2.7%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 7.7%, Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polysilicone-11, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trehalose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 80, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Laureth-7, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491CI 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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoritePolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate is a plant-derived, PEG-free emulsifier.
It's made by hooking isostearic acid onto a chain of glycerin units to give it a water-loving "head" and oil-loving "tail". This allows it to keep the oil and water mixed in a formula.
The highest reported concentration is about 24% in eye makeup but most suppliers recommend a level below 10%.
It has a clean track record for safety and found to be non-irritating.
Because it is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, Malassezia can potentially metabolize it (it sits in the C11-24 range that Malassezia likes). Therefore, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearateSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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