ISADORA No Compromise Lightweight Matte Foundation - 1C Versus Chanel Ultra Le Teint Fluid Foundation - BD21
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
ISADORA No Compromise Lightweight Matte Foundation 30 ingredients
Chanel Ultra Le Teint Fluid Foundation 26 ingredients
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ISADORA No Compromise Lightweight Matte Foundation 30 ingredients
Chanel Ultra Le Teint Fluid Foundation 26 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
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
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, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTribehenin
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tribehenin, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, 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 DimethiconePolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlycerin 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.
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
This 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 HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxidePotassium 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 SorbateCi 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 77891Ci 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.
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