Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N1

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 6 Buff

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick

Color: N1

Color: 6 Buff

Foundation

Italian

American

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water

Skin Conditioning

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl Trimethicone

Dimethicone

Butylene Glycol

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Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Isododecane

Emollient

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

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C13-15 Alkane

Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Sulfate

Boron Nitride

Absorbent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

Abrasive

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Chlorella Emersonii Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract

Masking

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C13-15 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Aluminum Hydroxide, Chlorella Emersonii Extract, Tocopherol, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

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Ceresin

Polyethylene

Pentylene Glycol

Microcrystalline Wax

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

1,2-Hexanediol

Aluminum Hydroxide

BHT

Caprylyl Glycol

Dimethicone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming

Isostearyl Alcohol

Emollient

Lauryl Laurate

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Methicone

Mica

Phenoxyethanol

Propanediol

Silica

Talc

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Alternatives

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

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.

There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.

Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.

Learn more about Aluminum Hydroxide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. 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. Be sure to 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.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

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.

Learn more about Dimethicone

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

Learn more about Phenyl Trimethicone