L'Oreal Perfect Match Powder - 5w Golden Sand Versus Dior Forever Cushion Powder - 010
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Perfect Match Powder 15 ingredients
Dior Forever Cushion Powder 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Perfect Match Powder 15 ingredients
Dior Forever Cushion Powder 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Water
Skin ConditioningCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Water, Calcium Silicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Silica, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Parfum, Menthol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, CI 73360, CI 42090, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCi 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 77492Ci 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteIngredient Ratings
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