Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation - NC12 Versus Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Foundation - BR172
Updated on April 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Foundation 31 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation 58 ingredients
Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Foundation 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tricaprylin
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantLecithin
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica Dimethicone Silylate
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tricaprylin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Triethyl Citrate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pvp, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Betaine, Dimethicone, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Dimyristate, Citric Acid, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxyacetophenone, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dextrin Isostearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dextrin Isostearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Isostearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Ultramarines, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinC9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteSilica 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 SilicaPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCi 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 77891Ci 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 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 77491Ci 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.
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