KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer - 02 Effin Soft Hydrating Versus Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation - 5
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 20 ingredients
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 34 ingredients
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KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 20 ingredients
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 34 ingredients
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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.
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol 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.
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KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 20 ingredients
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 34 ingredients
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KimChi Chic Beauty The Effin Primer 20 ingredients
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 34 ingredients
The whole marketing around this product was that it makes your face look photoshopped, which is untrue. It’s light feeling but thick coverage which is probably due to the huge amount of TALC - it ends up looking cake-y around any creases and it’s super drying for my skin