Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation Versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Radiance Face and Body Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingC18-21 Alkane
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingUndecane
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTridecane
PerfumingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
BufferingHydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlgin
MaskingGalactoarabinan
Levulinic Acid
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C13-15 Alkane, Isododecane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, C18-21 Alkane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Undecane, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tridecane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Algin, Galactoarabinan, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Stearic Acid
CleansingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
EmollientVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Talc
AbrasiveTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTriethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientFarnesol
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Talc, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, 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.
Ci 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 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 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.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 Water