Sculpted by Aimee Second Skin Matte - Fair Golden 2.75 Versus Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Shade 02
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sculpted by Aimee Second Skin Matte 26 ingredients
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sculpted by Aimee Second Skin Matte 26 ingredients
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Mica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Linoleic Acid, Oryzanol, Squalane, Caffeine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium PCA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Trehalose, Urea, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxides, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCi 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 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinMica 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 MicaSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronatePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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