Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff versus Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 42 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 42 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 33 ingredients
Dimethicone • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Water • Peg/Ppg-19/19 Dimethicone • Trisiloxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Mica • Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer • Boron Nitride • Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • C10-13 Isoparaffin • Alumina • Butylene Glycol • Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract • Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Malva Sylvestris Extract • Methicone • Polyisobutene • Propylene Carbonate • Salicylic Acid • Serica • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Silica Silylate • Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77891 • Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide
Methyl Trimethicone • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Nylon-12 • Butylene Glycol • Talc • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Silica • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Calcium Stearate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Caffeine • Glycerin • Hydroxyapatite • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Tromethamine • Propylene Carbonate • Alumina • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • Mica
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Ingredients Explained
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Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 9.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 10.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 35.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 16.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 25.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneRevlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ci 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 77891Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 150 Buff contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation Fresh Neutral contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Matte Foundation 42 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation 33 ingredients
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