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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 versus L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on July 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation

Starts at $11.98
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Buy Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation

Starts at $13.98

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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 SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 3.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 8.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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 SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 9.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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 SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 10.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
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.

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 11.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.

This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.

Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 15.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 23.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

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

Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 25.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 21.

11
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 SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 26.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
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.

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 27.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 27.

13
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 SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation Classic Ivory 120 contains this as ingredient number 30.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 38.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Maybelline SuperStay Active Wear 30H Foundation 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
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Nov 19, 2023

My favorite foundation
I love it! Great coverage and it doesn't feel (or look) heavy on the skin. Plus, the shade matches my skin tone perfectly.

My favorite foundation
I love it! Great coverage and it doesn't feel (or look) heavy on the skin. Plus, the shade matches my skin tone perfectly.

Color: Classic Ivory 120

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 38 ingredients

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