Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation - Deep Dark 215 Versus L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation - CO.5 Light
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingMalus Sylvestris Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Trisodium EDTA
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, BHT, Trisodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Silica, Panthenol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77288
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-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.
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 HectoriteChances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GlycolDSG is used as a surfactant.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
Super hydrating, great formula for dry AND sensitive skin. Very long lasting too.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
I thought I finally found my favorite foundation, but it caused me a huge breakout…
