Bourjois Paris Fond de Teint 123 Perfect Foundation for Women - 52 Vanille Versus Essence Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation - Neutral Ivory 030
Updated on September 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bourjois Paris Fond de Teint 123 Perfect Foundation for Women 42 ingredients
Essence Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bourjois Paris Fond de Teint 123 Perfect Foundation for Women 42 ingredients
Essence Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Homarine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Zinc PCA, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lysolecithin, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Parfum, Alcohol Denat., Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Homarine Hcl, Amyl Cinnamal, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 77007, CI 77288, CI 77742
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Phytate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tropolone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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 77891Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
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