Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light versus Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light .
Last updated on November 07, 2023. Published on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and 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 harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 30 ingredients
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 47 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 30 ingredients
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 47 ingredients
Water • Isohexadecane • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Isododecane • Diisopropyl Adipate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Kaolin • Sodium Chloride • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Hexylene Glycol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Citric Acid
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimethicone • Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract • Glycerin • C13-15 Alkane • Betula Alba Juice • Isododecane • Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Mica • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Titanium Dioxide • Propanediol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polypropylsilsesquioxane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Silica • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propylene Carbonate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Magnesium Stearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Hydrated Silica • Pentylene Glycol • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Citric Acid • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Citronellol • Parfum • CI 77492 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 7.
Isododecane 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 IsododecaneMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 HectoriteMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 27.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 30.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMaybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 0 Fair Light contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lumene Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 Light contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Foundation 30 ingredients
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