Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Foundation SPF 10 - NC40 Versus L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation - 101 Classic Ivory
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Foundation SPF 10 39 ingredients
L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation 18 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Foundation SPF 10 39 ingredients
L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 4.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Methicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlumina
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Silylate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 4.7%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Methicone, Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Laureth-7, Hexyl Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Butylene Glycol Isostearate
EmulsifyingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPerlite
AbsorbentMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, PEG-10 Butylene Glycol Isostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Calcium Gluconate, Perlite, Magnesium Gluconate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, 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.
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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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