r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation - Fair 1n Versus Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation - 3WO
Updated on February 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation 30 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 28 ingredients
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r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation 30 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Glycogen
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Phytate, Glycogen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Butylene 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 ChlorideThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCi 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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