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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light versus KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose .

Last updated on November 26, 2023. Published on November 26, 2023

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 brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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

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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

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 3.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 3.

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.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 4.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 5.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 6.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
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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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 7.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
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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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 8.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 9.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 10.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

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.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 11.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum 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.

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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 13.

13
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 13.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 12.

14
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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ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 14.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 14.

15
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

Learn more about Hexylene Glycol

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 15.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 15.

16
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.

ISADORA Skin Tint Perfecting Cream Foundation Light contains this as ingredient number 18.

KIKO Milano Nothing Matte-R Mattifying Foundation 01 Rose contains this as ingredient number 16.

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22% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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