Em Cosmetics Daydream Cushion Foundation SPF 50 - Gentle Light Versus CLIO Kill Cover Skin Fixer Cushion Set - 19N Porcelain
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Em Cosmetics Daydream Cushion Foundation SPF 50 39 ingredients
CLIO Kill Cover Skin Fixer Cushion Set 40 ingredients
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Em Cosmetics Daydream Cushion Foundation SPF 50 39 ingredients
CLIO Kill Cover Skin Fixer Cushion Set 40 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Non-Reef-Safe
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
6 Benefits
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
Isoamyl Laurate is created from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an emollient and traps moisture underneath.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.
Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract comes from the Goji Berry. Goji berries are native to China and can be found across Eurasia.
5 Benefits
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 3%, Titanium Dioxide 11.8%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Isoamyl Laurate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Beeswax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, CI 77492
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.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
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Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
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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.
We don't have a description for Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
We don't have a description for Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping, keeping the skin hydrated.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Ci 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.
Water, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Niacinamide, Cetyl PCA, Hexanediol Dimethacrylate, CI 77492, Silica, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Magnesium Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 77491, 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.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateWater. 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 WaterCyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
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.
D5 is 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 CyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteCi 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 77492Ingredient Ratings
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Em Cosmetics Daydream Cushion Foundation SPF 50 39 ingredients
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Em Cosmetics Daydream Cushion Foundation SPF 50 39 ingredients
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OLD FORMULA: Have been using this cushion foundation for 3 months and I love it. Coverage is average (for me it's not too much of a deal as I...
OLD FORMULA: Have been using this cushion foundation for 3 months and I love it. Coverage is average (for me it's not too much of a deal as I prefer light makeup to only cover redness). I have oily combination skin, and this foundation helps me to balance out the oiliness on my face. It doesn't smudge easily on mask. However, if you have dry skin, I think this foundation may not be suitable as it can get a little patchy if your skin is too dry.
