Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 50 Versus Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingTriacontanyl Pvp
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Triacontanyl Pvp, Carbomer, Stearyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 2.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5.9%, Titanium Dioxide 3.7%, Zinc Oxide 2.9%, Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Glycerin, Caffeine, Caprylyl Methicone, Stearic Acid, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth-7, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77492, 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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
