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Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on November 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both makeup applicators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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 True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
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 True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 29.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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.

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 30.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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 True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 33.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 34.

NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 35 ingredients

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NYX Cosmetics Total Control Pro Drop Skin-True Buildable Vegan Foundation 13 ingredients

4.5 /5
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Buildable (1) Good Color (1) Light Coverage (1) Natural (1)
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polychroma

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Doesn't aggravate my allergic dermatitis and cause breakouts, plenty of shades for pale skin, very good coverage but still looks natural, so sad it...

Doesn't aggravate my allergic dermatitis and cause breakouts, plenty of shades for pale skin, very good coverage but still looks natural, so sad it got discontinued :(

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BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
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Great for acne and clog prone skin! It’s more light coverage, but is buildable as well. Application can be a bit tricky, but overall it’s a...

Great for acne and clog prone skin! It’s more light coverage, but is buildable as well. Application can be a bit tricky, but overall it’s a lifesaver for anyone who struggles with breakouts from makeup.

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