ISADORA Active All Day Wear Make-Up Foundation - 09 Porcelain Versus Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation - MARICAO
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ISADORA Active All Day Wear Make-Up Foundation 30 ingredients
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 36 ingredients
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ISADORA Active All Day Wear Make-Up Foundation 30 ingredients
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 36 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethyl Citrate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingNylon-12
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Diglycerin
HumectantTalc
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentOrthosiphon Stamineus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Nylon-12, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Polysilicone-11, Diglycerin, Talc, Dipropylene Glycol, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Sodium Citrate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconePeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteTriethyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
This 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.
Potassium 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 SorbateIngredient Ratings
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