Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony versus Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on July 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 15 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Phenyl Trimethicone • Squalane • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Propanediol • Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Lecithin • Magnesium Sulfate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • C11-15 Pareth-40 • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Simethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Triethyl Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Water • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Trehalose • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Propylene Carbonate • Lecithin • Laureth-7 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethicone Silylate • Xanthan Gum • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Silica • Coconut Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891 • CI 77163
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRevlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinRevlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 20.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteRevlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 HyaluronateRevlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 AcetateRevlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 37.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation Ebony contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN20 Fair contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 40 ingredients
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Maybe the dewiest and most hydrating FA-safe foundation I've tried. It does have a smell that smells like...paint?? Not overwhelming, and it goes...
Maybe the dewiest and most hydrating FA-safe foundation I've tried. It does have a smell that smells like...paint?? Not overwhelming, and it goes away quickly. Not a deal breaker since this is a great product.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 36 ingredients
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