Face Atelier Ultra Foundation - #3 Wheat Versus Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation - Walnut
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation 25 ingredients
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Face Atelier Ultra Foundation 25 ingredients
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingNylon-12
Tribehenin
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTristearin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCyclomethicone, Water, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Nylon-12, Tribehenin, Lauroyl Lysine, Tristearin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Mica, CI 77015
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantIsododecane
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantDioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate
EmollientIron Oxides
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, PEG-8, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Iron Oxides, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Glycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Silica, Cyclomethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Maris Sal, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Cyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.
Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.
The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.
Learn more about CyclomethiconeGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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Face Atelier Ultra Foundation 25 ingredients
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation 22 ingredients
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