Covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation - Medium Tan Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation - Fresh Neutral
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation 21 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation 21 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 35 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmodimethicone
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientMagnesium Chloride
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Water, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Carbomer, Amodimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Magnesium Chloride, Tranexamic Acid
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Nylon-12
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCalcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlumina
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Nylon-12, Butylene Glycol, Talc, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Calcium Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caffeine, Glycerin, Hydroxyapatite, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, 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.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateWater. 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!
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Covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation 21 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 35 ingredients
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