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Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on August 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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
Concealer American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

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

Exfoliators

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 1.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 4.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 8.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 11.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 14.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 21.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Medium Coverage Naturally Radiant Foundation Light Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 25.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
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 Porcelain contains this as ingredient number 27.

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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

Il Makiage F*ck I'm Flawless Multi-Use Perfecting Concealer 2.5 contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

14% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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