Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe foundations. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
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Ingredient Info
bareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 8 ingredients
CLIO Kill Cover Founwear Cushion All New SPF 50+ PA+++ 38 ingredients
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bareMinerals Matte Foundation SPF 15 8 ingredients
CLIO Kill Cover Founwear Cushion All New SPF 50+ PA+++ 38 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helps fight Acne Non-Reef-Safe
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
2 Concerns
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Mica 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.
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium 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.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
2 Concerns
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
2 Benefits
Niacinamide Mandelate can be good for be good for sensitive skin. It can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
2 Concerns
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (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.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
Succinic acid is an odorless white powder. It is naturally found in our bodies but can also be derived from living organisms.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
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Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
EU Allergen
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
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.
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide Mandelate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Methyl Trimethicone, Betula Alba Juice, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Cetearyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Stearyl Acrylate, Boron Nitride, Succinic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, CI 77492, CI 77015, 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.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCi 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.
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