Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation Versus Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
Abrasive
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBisabolol
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Alkanes, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Hull Powder, Gluconolactone, Sodium Chloride, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calcium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 6.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Bentonite
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAlgin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.8%, Water, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Bentonite, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Yeast Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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.
Ci 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 77891Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChances 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 Chloride
