Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose versus Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light .
Last updated on November 26, 2023. Published on December 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 17 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, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 34 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 34 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 34 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 35 ingredients
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propanediol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Potassium Sorbate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Aluminum Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Lecithin • Propylene Carbonate • Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Citric Acid • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Propanediol • Squalane • C9-12 Alkane • Erythritol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate • Octyldodecanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Distarch Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate • Magnesium Sulfate • Zinc Stearate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Benzoic Acid • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Lecithin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract • Citric Acid • Stearic Acid • CI 77891 • CI 77491
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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 WaterKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 14.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 HectoriteKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 12.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 HyaluronateKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 22.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 23.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about LecithinKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 27.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 27.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 29.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 30.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 30.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 31.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 77491KIKO Milano Instamoisture Glow Foundation 1 Rose contains this as ingredient number 33.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 Light contains this as ingredient number 35.
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