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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea versus Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain 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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup

Starts at $37.00
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Buy SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation

Starts at $39.00

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
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 E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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

Water • Dimethicone • Methyl Trimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Niacinamide • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Glycerin • Sodium Polyaspartate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sorbitol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Micrococcus Lysate • Resveratrol • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Salicylic Acid • Caffeine • Polysilicone-11 • Sodium Chloride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Lecithin • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Zinc Stearate • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Laureth-7 • Trehalose • Triethyl Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone Silylate • Peg-8 • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Methicone • Alumina • Silica • Propylene Glycol Caprylate • Hexylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891

Water • Glycerin • Isododecane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Talc • Alcohol Denat. • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Nylon-12 • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Magnesium Sulfate • Alumina • Silica • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Sodium Benzoate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Propylene Carbonate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Niacinamide • Sargassum Pacificum Thallus Extract • Tocopherol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrolyzed Extensin • Glycine Soja Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • CI 77891 • 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: 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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 32.

5
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.

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Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 12.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 28.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 40.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 45.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 46.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 52.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 29.

12
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 Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 53.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 38.

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.

Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 56.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 51.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Clinique Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup 44 Tea contains this as ingredient number 57.

Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 59H Rich Honey contains this as ingredient number 50.

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9% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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