Jones Road What The Foundation - Porcelain Versus Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation - 490 Hannah
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Jones Road What The Foundation 39 ingredients
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 48 ingredients
About this product
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Jones Road What The Foundation 39 ingredients
Exa Beauty High Fidelity Foundation 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, C9-12 Alkane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Lecithin, Silica, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningPavlova Lutheri Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Rotundifolia Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica Silylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran, Zea Mays Starch, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Pavlova Lutheri Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vitis Rotundifolia Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Silylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, 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 WaterThis 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 TriglyceridePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CapratePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Jones Road What The Foundation 39 ingredients
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Jones Road What The Foundation 39 ingredients
TL;DR: Very subtle, a little goes a long way, but very natural and dewy. Best applied by fingers, and may cause acne. Strange fragrance.
Tried this on a whim while ordering the Miracle Balm and decided to keep it after waffling on it for a couple of days. I find this the most natural of all the CC's I've worn, and it CAN potentially break you out (it did, mildly), but I didn't notice any large, Show more
I'm so frustrated with this product. It honestly seems like it might be pretty good skincare/foundation except that the smell is so strong and unpleasant that it's completely unusable. I don't understand why they put that in there and ruin a potentially otherwise good product. Who could possibly want to smell like this??
