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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose versus Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat .

Last updated on November 26, 2023. Published on December 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation Italian Brand Italy
Foundation American Brand United States

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

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
spf rating
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
BHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
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.

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
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.

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 42.

8
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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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 26.

9
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
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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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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 Hyaluronate

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 22.

12
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help 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 help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 33.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 45.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 33.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 46.

15
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.

KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinique Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Toasted Wheat contains this as ingredient number 47.

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26% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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