Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation Versus Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polysilicone-11
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysilicone-11, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tribehenin
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polypropylene
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethiconol
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Water, Isododecane, Talc, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Kaolin, Tribehenin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propylene Carbonate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polypropylene, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Laureth-4, BHT, Tocopherol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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