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Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation - 617 Ebony Versus L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation - 110

Foundation
Foundation
Australian Brand Australia
French Brand France

Updated on March 07, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation
Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning

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.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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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.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

When to use

11 Routines
82% use in am
18% use in pm
100% use every day
2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation 41 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Buildable (1) Dewy (1) Good Color (1)
SKINBYRH's avatar

SKINBYRH

1 year ago
Review

Dewy and surprisingly hydrating for an FA-safe foundation. Although, it does kinda smell like...wall paint?? Not overwhelming, and it goes away quickly. Not a deal breaker since this is a great drugstore product.

#medium coverage
#dewy
#natural
#buildable

L'Oreal Infallible 32H Matte Cover Foundation 28 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Full Coverage (1) Long Lasting (1) Matte (1)
cassandremartin's avatar

cassandre martin

2 months ago
Review

Great product, it made me a poreless skin effect. I stopped using it because there is not my shade, everything seemed too pink or too yellow. Too bad.

#long-lasting
#full coverage
#matte