KIKO Milano Joyful Holiday 24h Glam No Transfer Foundation Versus Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAroma
Limonene
PerfumingCinnamal
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethyl Citrate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Limonene, Cinnamal, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
MaskingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSolum Diatomeae
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42080
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Corn Starch Modified, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cellulose, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Solum Diatomeae, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 19140, CI 42080, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 HydroxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77491Ci 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 ChlorideThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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 Water