Blk Cosmetics Airy Matte Cushion Foundation Versus Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-2 Dioleate
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Niacinamide, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-2 Dioleate, Butyl Avocadate, Hexyldecanol, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Silicate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Iron Oxides
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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.
This 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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