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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette versus Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Contour Dutch Brand Netherlands
Foundation American Brand United States

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 21.

Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation Tone 7 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

5% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
42% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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