Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat versus La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 47 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 47 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 47 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6% • Titanium Dioxide 3.8% • Water 3% • Methyl Trimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Aluminum Hydroxide • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Citrus Grandis Peel Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Yeast Extract • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate • Sodium Chloride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caprylyl Methicone • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Methicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Lecithin • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Laureth-7 • Dipropylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77163 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Diethyl Phthalate • Water 1.9% • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Polysilicone-11 • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Silica • Algae Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Molasses Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Whey Protein • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Codium Tomentosum Extract • Sucrose • Glycerin • Cholesterol • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Glycine Soja Protein • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caffeine • Sorbitol • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Tourmaline • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexyl Laurate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • C12-16 Alcohols • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Trehalose • Yeast Extract • Dimethicone Silylate • Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Yeast Polysaccharides • Caprylyl Glycol • Triethyl Citrate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Methicone • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate • Sodium Chloride • Aluminum Hydroxide • Hexylene Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Parfum • Alcohol Denat. • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
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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 WaterClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TrimethiconeClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 HydroxideClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 76.
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 GlycerinClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 44.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is from the yeast Saccharomyces. This ingredient is created from the cell walls of Saccharomyces.
As a humectant, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Saccharomyces is also known as brewer's yeast and was traditionally used to make beer.
Learn more about Saccharomyces Lysate ExtractClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 38.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 62.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 55.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 66.
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 ChlorideClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 75.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.
Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 49.
Methicone is a type of silicone.
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 72.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 68.
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 HectoriteClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 58.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 41.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 81.
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 Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 42.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 83.
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 77891Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 43.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 84.
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 77492Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 85.
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 77491Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 46.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 86.
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.
Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 47.
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 420 Terra contains this as ingredient number 87.
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Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 47 ingredients
La Mer Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 86 ingredients
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