Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup - Matte Beige Versus Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation - 10 Classic Ivory
Updated on April 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Isostearyl Linoleate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Iron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Titanium Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Methicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Alumina, Nylon-12, Panthenol, Propylparaben, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Iron Oxides, CI 75470
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about AluminaCi 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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