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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat versus Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on January 12, 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, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States
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

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Buy Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Starts at $46.00
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
25
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

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C (3)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (7)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Dimethicone • Water • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Isododecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isodecyl Isononanoate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydrated Silica • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Polygala Senega Root Extract • Berberis Vulgaris Bark Extract • Nymphaea Alba Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract • Molasses Extract • Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol • Caffeine • Niacinamide • Salicylic Acid • Linoleic Acid • Tocopherol • Lactoperoxidase • Glucose Oxidase • Lactobacillus Ferment • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Cholesterol • Jojoba Esters • Glucose • Polysilicone-11 • Laureth-7 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Alumina • Propylene Carbonate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Potassium Phosphate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 1.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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!

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 2.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 3.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 7.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 11.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 12.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 17.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 18.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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.

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 45.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 23.

10
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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 48.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 49.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 26.

12
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Chloride

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 53.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

13
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.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 60.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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44% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
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