Face Atelier Ultra Skin Foundation - 8.5 Versus Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Foundation - 305 Golden Tan
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Face Atelier Ultra Skin Foundation 28 ingredients
Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Foundation 26 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 Skin Foundation 28 ingredients
Covergirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Foundation 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Sodium Chloride, Methicone, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77015, Ultramarines, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Behenate
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Chloride, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Pvp, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Arachidyl Behenate, Methicone, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylene Brassylate, Behenic Acid, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide, 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.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneHexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances 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 ChlorideTitanium 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 DioxideWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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