Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or oils

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Foundation French Brand France
Foundation American Brand United States

Foundation

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

Foundation

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

Price

Shop

Buy Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation

Starts at $19.44
Shop

Buy Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation

Starts at $7.58

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (7)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • Nylon-12 • Isododecane • Alcohol Denat. • Cyclopentasiloxane • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Peg-20 • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Titanium Dioxide • Methylparaben • Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopherol • Butylparaben • Aluminum Hydroxide • Alumina • Silica • Glycerin • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Ceramide AP

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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!

Learn more about Water

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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 Cyclopentasiloxane

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-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.

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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.

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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 Hectorite

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 9.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 13.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
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.

Learn more about Aluminum Hydroxide

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 17.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Silica

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 23.

10
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 19.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 30.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 26.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 31.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 27.

13
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.

Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 32.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

21% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Anti-Fatigue Liquid Foundation 53 Light Beige.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation Natural Tan 320.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...