Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 versus The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Triethylhexanoin • Pentylene Glycol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Dimethicone • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Methicone • Propylene Carbonate • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Dipropylene Glycol • Talc • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Coconut Alkanes • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Coco-Caprylate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Hexyl Laurate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 77891 • Tin Oxide • CI 77499 • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77163 • Mica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
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.
D5 is 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 CyclopentasiloxaneEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 1.
Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 7.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 11.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 HectoriteEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 16.
Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 13.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 16.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 19.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ci 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.
EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 25.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 77891EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 20 contains this as ingredient number 26.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 27.
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EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid Foundation 26 ingredients
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
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