No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced All-In-One Foundation SPF 50+ Versus Catrice All Matt Shine Control Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclohexasiloxane, Mica, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethylparaben, Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbitan Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, BHT, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Talc, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tropolone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Phytate, Oleanolic Acid, Laureth-4, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
