Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose versus The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 28 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 28 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 28 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Talc • Coco-Caprylate • Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Caprylyl Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dimethiconol Stearate • Hexylene Glycol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Coconut Alkanes • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Coco-Caprylate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Hexyl Laurate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 77891 • Tin Oxide • CI 77499 • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77163 • Mica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 2.
Coco-Caprylate is created from fatty coconut alcohol and caprylic acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel. It may help solubilize other ingredients, or help other ingredients be dispersed evenly.
Coco-Caprylate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-CaprylateCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 8.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ChlorideCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 10.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 11.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 14.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 HectoriteCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 15.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 16.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 17.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 HydroxideCatrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 20.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 27.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 77891Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 018 Cool Rose contains this as ingredient number 28.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation 28 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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