Parnell Cicamanu Skin Fit Foundation - #0.5 Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation - Lily
Updated on October 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Parnell Cicamanu Skin Fit Foundation 61 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Parnell Cicamanu Skin Fit Foundation 61 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsododecane
EmollientPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Pullulan
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningVigna Angularis Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, CI 77891, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyisobutene, CI 77492, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tribehenin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77499, Propylene Carbonate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Honey Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Pullulan, Phytosphingosine, Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Mica, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Polyglutamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPolymethyl Methacrylate
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Palmitate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone, Magnesium Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeCi 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 77891Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteIsododecane 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.
Learn more about IsododecaneSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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