Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation Versus Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Powder 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
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, 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, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
