Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R versus e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Coconut Alkanes • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Coco-Caprylate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Sodium Chloride • Hexyl Laurate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 77891 • Tin Oxide • CI 77499 • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77163 • Mica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Isododecane • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Boron Nitride • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Magnesium Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Peg/Ppg-15/15 Dimethicone • Magnesium Palmitate • Magnesium Stearate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Silica • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneThe Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 WaterThe Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 1.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteThe Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 20.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 25.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 77891The Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 27.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThe Ordinary Serum Foundation 3.1R contains this as ingredient number 33.
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation Lily contains this as ingredient number 26.
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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
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The Ordinary Serum Foundation 33 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
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