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Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 23, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, silicones and sulfates

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Foundation American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

Learn more about Homosalate

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

Learn more about Octocrylene

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

10
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

11
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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 Tocopherol

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

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.

Learn more about Caffeine

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 13.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

13
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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 Hectorite

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 15.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

16
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 17.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

17
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

18
What it does: Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.

In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung and hypertension.

Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

19
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation SPF50 330 Toffee contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+ 37N Medium contains this as ingredient number 20.

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11% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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