Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Foundation Versus Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentNarcissus Extract
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWild Berry Extract
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSodium Sulfate
Magnesium Chloride
Potassium Nitrate
SoothingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isocetyl Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Narcissus Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Wild Berry Extract, Yeast Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycerin, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Triethyl Citrate, Methicone, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Linoleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Nitrate, Potassium Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Acetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPrunus Cerasus Fruit Water
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZeolite
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingZinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Water, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Magnesium Stearate, Zeolite, Mica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl Pullulan, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hcl, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
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.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
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 HectoriteEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanol 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 silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
