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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory versus Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on April 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free 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 brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States

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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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 1.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 2.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 3.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 4.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 6.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 11.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 14.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 15.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 18.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 19.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 21.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 23.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 24.

Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation 5 contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

14% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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