Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation - Deep Dark 215 Versus Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Serum Foundation with Moisturizing Vitamin-B5 - Light 01
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Serum Foundation with Moisturizing Vitamin-B5 28 ingredients
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Serum Foundation with Moisturizing Vitamin-B5 28 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tribehenin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneDisteardimonium 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 ChlorideTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis 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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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation 30 ingredients
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Serum Foundation with Moisturizing Vitamin-B5 28 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.
