Mac Cosmetics Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation NC15
Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 2w1 Dawn
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Mac Cosmetics Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation - NC15 Versus Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 - 2w1 Dawn

Foundation
Foundation
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation 56 ingredients

Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Mac Cosmetics Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation 56 ingredients

Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter Absorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2 Ingredients
Antioxidants Shields skin from free radical damage.
2 Ingredients
Mineral UV Filter Reflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Vitamin E Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Exfoliators Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
10 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
5 Ingredients
Redness Reducing Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
2 Ingredients
Dark Spots Fades dark spots for even skin tone.
2 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
2 Ingredients
Good For Oily Skin Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Acne Fighting Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
3 Ingredients
Acne Trigger Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
2 Ingredients
Drying Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily Skin May increase shine or excess oil.
Irritating May cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Titanium Dioxide 3.1%

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide 2.1%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Methyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone Silylate

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Polysilicone-11

Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja Protein

Emulsifying

Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Methicone

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Laureth-7

Emulsifying

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicon Icon

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent
0 / 0

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Dextrin

Absorbent

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silicon Icon

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Polyglutamic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5%, Titanium Dioxide 3.1%, Zinc Oxide 2.1%, Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Silylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Triethyl Citrate, Laureth-7, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Dextrin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Zinc Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499

Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Zinc Oxide 6.8%

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Bentonite

Absorbent
0 / 0 Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trametes Versicolor Extract

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycine Soja Oil

Emollient
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Emollient

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Algin

Masking
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77492

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.8%, Water, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Bentonite, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Yeast Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499

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When to use

Mac Cosmetics Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation 56 ingredients

Estée Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation With Botanical Oil Infusion SPF 20 44 ingredients

5 Routines
80% use in am
20% use in pm
100% use every day
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