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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 versus Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation Brand
Foundation British Brand United Kingdom

Foundation

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

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

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (5)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.

Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.

Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 20.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
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.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 contains this as ingredient number 32.

Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Longwear Foundation F3 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

19% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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