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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 versus Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on September 29, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States
Concealer Brand

Foundation

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

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

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
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
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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Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Beautycounter Skin Twin Creamy Concealer Light 2 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

15% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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