Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral versus Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat .
Last updated on November 10, 2023. Published on December 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and 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.
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Ingredient Info
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 50 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 64 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 64 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 50 ingredients
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 64 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isododecane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Talc • Alcohol Denat. • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Nylon-12 • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Magnesium Sulfate • Alumina • Silica • Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Sodium Benzoate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Propylene Carbonate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Niacinamide • Sargassum Pacificum Thallus Extract • Tocopherol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrolyzed Extensin • Glycine Soja Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hyaluronate • CI 77891 • CI 77499
Dimethicone • Water • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Isododecane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Isodecyl Isononanoate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydrated Silica • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Polygala Senega Root Extract • Berberis Vulgaris Bark Extract • Nymphaea Alba Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract • Molasses Extract • Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol • Caffeine • Niacinamide • Salicylic Acid • Linoleic Acid • Tocopherol • Lactoperoxidase • Glucose Oxidase • Lactobacillus Ferment • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Cholesterol • Jojoba Esters • Glucose • Polysilicone-11 • Laureth-7 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Lecithin • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Alumina • Propylene Carbonate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Potassium Phosphate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isododecane 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.
Learn more about IsododecaneTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 7.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 11.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 52.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 SilicaTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 45.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 12.
This 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 CarbonateTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 51.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 59.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 18.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 49.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 38.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 60.
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 HyaluronateTarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 77891Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 50.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 61.
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.
Tarte SEA Hydroflex Serum Foundation 12N Fair Neutral contains this as ingredient number 51.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN48 Oat contains this as ingredient number 64.
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