Dermacia Pro Breathable Foundation (Old Formula) - Creme Versus Oxygenetix Oxygenating Acne Control Foundation - Taupe
Updated on February 17, 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
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry 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
Dermacia Pro Breathable Foundation (Old Formula) 13 ingredients
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Acne Control Foundation 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermacia Pro Breathable Foundation (Old Formula) 13 ingredients
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Acne Control Foundation 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
EmollientIron Oxides
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid 2%, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, PEG-8, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Iron Oxides, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Glycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Silica, Cyclomethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Maris Sal, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneWe don't have a description for Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate yet.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
Learn more about SilicaTitanium 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 DioxideIngredient Ratings
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