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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand versus Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on April 23, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

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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Foundation American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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 Acetate

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 30.

7
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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 Hectorite

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 39.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 42.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

Learn more about Mica

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 43.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 1W2 Sand contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 CN10 Alabaster contains this as ingredient number 41.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 ratings

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 44 ingredients

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