Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium versus L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on July 23, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Butylene Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Snail Secretion Filtrate • Sodium Chloride • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Hexyl Laurate • Triethyl Citrate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ethyl Hexanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Canadian Colloidal Clay • Moroccan Lava Clay • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Sulfur • Cholesterol • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract • Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Glycine Soja Sprout Extract • Serica Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Citric Acid • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract • Morus Alba Fruit Extract • Steareth-20 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Charcoal Powder • Lactobacillus/Honeysuckle Flower/Licorice Root/Morus Alba Root/Pueraria Lobata Root/Schisandra Chinensis Fruit/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Sophora Japonica Flower Extract Ferment Filtrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Sodium Citrate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Chrysin • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Biotin • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Glycerin • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Hexyl Laurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Tocopherol • Silica • Panthenol • Aluminum Hydroxide • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 77288
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 8.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 28.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 ChlorideIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 23.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 11.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 GlycerinIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 48.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ci 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 77491IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 74.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ci 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 77492IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 75.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 76.
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 3C contains this as ingredient number 31.
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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation 33 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
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