Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - 4N1 Shell Beige Versus Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin - Y315 Sand
Updated on February 06, 2025
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, 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 24 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin 42 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 24 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methicone
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlumina
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Chloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 1%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methicone, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSolum Diatomeae
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42080
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Corn Starch Modified, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cellulose, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Solum Diatomeae, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 19140, CI 42080, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 CyclopentasiloxaneThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Magnesium 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 SulfateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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