Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - 3C1 Dusk Versus IMAGE skincare Flawless Foundation - Beige
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Flawless Foundation 57 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Flawless Foundation 57 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methicone
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891
Zinc Oxide 8.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide 11.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Perfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Algae Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isomalt
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Magnesium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Zinc Oxide 8.5%, Titanium Dioxide 11.5%, Water, Coconut Alkanes, Dimethicone, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, CI 77163, Silica, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Perfluorodecalin, Zinc PCA, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isomalt, Phospholipids, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Carotene, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Ergothioneine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Alumina, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCyclopentasiloxane, 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 CyclopentasiloxaneMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateMethicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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.
Learn more about AluminaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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 MicaIngredient Ratings
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Flawless Foundation 57 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 23 ingredients
This has been my go to for about 10 years. Covers everything.
Amazing coverage
