Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C versus IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on July 21, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
Dimethicone • Water • Isododecane • Alcohol Denat. • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Silica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Polysilicone-11 • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Sorbitol • Mandelic Acid • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica Silylate • Cellulose Acetate Butyrate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium Phosphate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Lactobacillus • Maltodextrin • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral • Citronellol • Benzyl Alcohol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Butylene Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Snail Secretion Filtrate • Sodium Chloride • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Hexyl Laurate • Triethyl Citrate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ethyl Hexanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Canadian Colloidal Clay • Moroccan Lava Clay • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Sulfur • Cholesterol • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water • Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract • Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Glycine Soja Sprout Extract • Serica Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Citric Acid • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract • Morus Alba Fruit Extract • Steareth-20 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Charcoal Powder • Lactobacillus/Honeysuckle Flower/Licorice Root/Morus Alba Root/Pueraria Lobata Root/Schisandra Chinensis Fruit/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Sophora Japonica Flower Extract Ferment Filtrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Sodium Citrate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Chrysin • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Biotin • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 1.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 2.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 7.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 ChlorideLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 19.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 24.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 30.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 53.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 32.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 35.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 37.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideLancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 45.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 77492Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 540C contains this as ingredient number 46.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 75.
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Serum Foundation 46 ingredients
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