Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation - 3.35 Versus Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation - 2Y20
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants 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 common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation 37 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation 35 ingredients
About this product
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Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation 37 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAlumina
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone Silylate
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Methicone, Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane, Phenyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Laureth-7, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Silylate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHexadecene
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Alcohol, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Vp/Va Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Hexadecene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Saccharide Isomerate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Silica 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 SilicaPhenyl 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 TrimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteThis 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 CarbonateCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation 37 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation 35 ingredients
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Here's what our community thinks
Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Hydra Foundation 37 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation 35 ingredients
I initially didn't like this product, but I eventually figured out how to make it work for me and ended up enjoying it. I have combination skin, and I find that using it with a hydrating primer works best for me. However, I still don't like how it creases badly on my nose. I've also noticed that it oxidizes a bit, so I recommend using a setting spray.
