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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 - 330 Toffee Versus Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Foundation
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 26, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain 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 oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Skin Conditioning

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

6 Routines
83% use in am
17% use in pm
83% use every day
468 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 28 ingredients

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel 33 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 10 ratings
Light (3) Hydrating (2) Broke Me Out (1)
LorenaLeyva_271's avatar

LorenaLeyva_271

1 year ago
Review

its the only moisturizer that has never made me break out or have irritated skin

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Pitou

3 years ago
Review

Great for Oily skin!
I have oily skin and this moisturizer is my all time favourite amongst all other I have tried. It helps in maintaining my skin protective barriers without clogging my pores or causing my skin to produce more oil.

It goes on the skin nice and absorb so well. In winter, I use one and a half pump and in summer I feel like a pump should be enough for the whole face. One bottle Show more