H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) Skin-Perfecting Foundation Versus Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops With TFC8
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDimethiconol Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Zea Mays Starch, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glycerin, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Glycine, Lysine, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-4, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, 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.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteThis ingredient is an emulsifer and stabilizer. It comes from isostearic acid and polyglycerin.
As an emulsifier, it helps blend oil and water to improve texture, spreadbility, and application.
Due to it being derived from isostearic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateChances 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 ChlorideThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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 TocopherolWater. 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 Water
