Nabla Cosmetics Art Of Skin Foundation Stick Versus Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Dilinoleyl Alcohol
EmollientShorea Robusta Resin
TonicBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Dilinoleyl Alcohol, Shorea Robusta Resin, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Anethole
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantC15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Mica, Saccharomyces Ferment, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Lauroyl Lysine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Linalyl Acetate, Anethole, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
This ingredient is also known as rapeseed oil. Rapeseed oil is a lightweight plant oil with a strong fatty acid profile that makes it a great skin conditioner.
It's rich in oleic acid, linoleic acid (LA), and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA). Fatty acids like LA and ALA play an important role in the maintenance of skin barrier function.
They specifically help with reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and supporting the skin's lipid matrix.
Studies show people deficient in essential fatty acids are prone to dermatitis and increased TEWL.
Besides fatty acids, it also contains tocopherols and phytosterols that provide antioxidant support.
Rapeseed oil is composed mostly of C16-18 fatty acids that the Malassezia species can metabolize, making it a potential trigger for fungal acne.
Learn more about Brassica Campestris Seed OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
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 HectoritePentaerythrityl 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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
