Dolce & Gabbana Everlast Foundation SPF 20 Versus Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 0.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 1.88%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
Emulsifying
Polyimide-1
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
C20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate 3.5%, Octocrylene 5%, Titanium Dioxide 0.5%, Zinc Oxide 1.88%, Water, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Polyimide-1, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C20-24 Olefin, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Lauryl Dimethicone, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Isododecane, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
