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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 versus L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory .

Last updated on February 23, 2024. Published on February 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation French Brand France

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer

Starts at $39.00
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Buy True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

Starts at $13.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 14.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 19.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 23.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 38.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 31.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Wheat 4.5 contains this as ingredient number 39.

L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 1N Ivory contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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