Kate Tokyo Real Cover Liquid Light Glow - 01 Versus Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation - Natural Tan 320
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kate Tokyo Real Cover Liquid Light Glow 28 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation 29 ingredients
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What's inside
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Kate Tokyo Real Cover Liquid Light Glow 28 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningZinc Carbonate
Dicapryl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Zinc Carbonate, Dicapryl Adipate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diglycerin, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tribehenin, Hyaluronic Acid, Soluble Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Nylon-12
Isododecane
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-20
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylparaben
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Nylon-12, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-20, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Butylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Silica, Glycerin, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 HydroxideCi 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 77492Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPeg-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.
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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and smoothness of textures. It also works as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
Titanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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!
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