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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate versus The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, 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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 13.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 18.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 21.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 22.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 5.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 23.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 27.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 605 Deep Chocolate contains this as ingredient number 28.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
82% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation 28 ingredients

2.0 /5
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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients

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