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Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on April 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, exfoliants, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Foundation French Brand France
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
25

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C (3)
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (7)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

DimethiconeWaterPeg-10 DimethiconeButylene GlycolVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerPhenyl TrimethiconeIsododecaneButyloctyl SalicylateIsodecyl IsononanoateLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeAlcohol Denat.Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerHydrated SilicaAscorbyl GlucosideTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateLaminaria Saccharina ExtractPolygala Senega Root Extract Berberis Vulgaris Bark ExtractNymphaea Alba Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractMolasses ExtractDimethoxytolyl PropylresorcinolCaffeineNiacinamideSalicylic AcidLinoleic AcidTocopherolLactoperoxidaseGlucose OxidaseLactobacillus FermentGlycyrrhetinic AcidCholesterolJojoba EstersGlucosePolysilicone-11Laureth-7TrimethylsiloxysilicateSorbitan SesquioleateLecithinXanthan GumSilicaCaprylyl GlycolDimethicone/Peg-10/15 CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAluminaPropylene CarbonateDipropylene GlycolSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideCitric AcidPotassium PhosphateTetrasodium EDTASodium CitratePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolCI 77891CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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!

Learn more about Water

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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.

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

Learn more about Isododecane

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

Learn more about Silica

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 45.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-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.

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
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.

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 60.

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.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 48.

10
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

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 41.

11
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 46.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tocopherol

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 31.

13
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

Learn more about Salicylic Acid

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 62.

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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

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 63.

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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.

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 30 contains this as ingredient number 37.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 64.

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16% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation With 4% Niacinamide 37 ingredients

3.0 /5
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dessalexa

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

• Sorbitan Isostearate
• Polysorbate 60

These ingredients might have some relation to my skin getting broken out, worsening my acne.

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