r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation Versus Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside
EmulsifyingZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Extract
PerfumingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 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
Isododecane
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose
AbsorbentLauryl PCA
HumectantTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Hydrogenated Didecene, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose, Lauryl PCA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77891Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Cacao seed extract contains antioxidants known as polyphenols.
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 AcetateWater. 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 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.