GRWM Cosmetics Radiant Skin Luminous Foundation Versus Blk Cosmetics Daydream Life-Proof Airy Matte Foundation SPF 15
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Stearate, Niacinamide, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethyl Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclomethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Silicate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 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 silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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