Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation - Medium Neutral Versus Rose Inc Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation - 9W
Updated on August 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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
Rose Inc Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation 32 ingredients
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Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation 30 ingredients
Rose Inc Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation 32 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
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyphenylsilsesquioxane
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ectoin, Squalane, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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 WaterC9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
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 GlycerinDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCi 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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