Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation - Medium Neutral Versus r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation - Fair 1n
Updated on August 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation 30 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation 30 ingredients
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Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation 30 ingredients
r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTridecane
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, C9-12 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tridecane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Niacinamide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Trihydroxystearin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCi 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 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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