Etude House Double Lasting Vegan Cover Foundation Versus Orcé Cosmetics Come Closer Serum Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, CI 77891, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Homosalate, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, CI 77492, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trihydroxystearin, Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Coconut Alkanes, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Sodium Ferrocyanide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeCi 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 77891Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADisteardimonium 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 HectoriteMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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
