Max Factor X Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation - 40 Light Ivory Versus Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Matte Makeup Foundation - Fair/Light
Updated on October 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Max Factor X Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation 49 ingredients
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Matte Makeup Foundation 12 ingredients
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Max Factor X Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation 49 ingredients
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Matte Makeup Foundation 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Fructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantMaltose
MaskingMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicMica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantSqualene
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Urea
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Homosalate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Disodium EDTA, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Medicago Sativa Extract, Mica, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalene, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Urea, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateCi 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 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.
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