Physician's Formula The Healthy Foundation SPF 20 - MW2 Versus Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation - 25 Nude
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Physician's Formula The Healthy Foundation SPF 20 41 ingredients
Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation 20 ingredients
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Physician's Formula The Healthy Foundation SPF 20 41 ingredients
Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylene Brassylate
MaskingDimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 3%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylene Brassylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Retinyl Palmitate, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Undecane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trihydroxystearin, Cellulose Gum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, CI 77491
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 WaterThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium 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 SulfateDSG is used as a surfactant.
Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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