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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 L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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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 Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation

Starts at $10.00
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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory 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, 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.

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

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.

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

4
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.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 7.

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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:

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

L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear 24HR Foundation 440 contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

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

8
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.

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

9
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

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Ivory contains this as ingredient number 28.

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.

14% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
7% 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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