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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk versus Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 .

Last updated on October 24, 2023. Published on April 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

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, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation Japanese Brand Japan

Foundation

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

Foundation

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

Price

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
30

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
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
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 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 1.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 5.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 10.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 35.

4
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 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 14.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
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.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 16.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
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 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 20.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 36.

7
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.

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C1 Dusk contains this as ingredient number 22.

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 Quartz 240 contains this as ingredient number 39.

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
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
24% 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
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luara1991

12 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

This has been my go to for about 10 years. Covers everything.

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Katie_258

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Amazing coverage

Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30 38 ingredients

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