TLM Color Changing Foundation All-Day Flawless Versus Max Factor X Pan Stik Foundation - True Beige
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
TLM Color Changing Foundation All-Day Flawless 22 ingredients
Max Factor X Pan Stik Foundation 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TLM Color Changing Foundation All-Day Flawless 22 ingredients
Max Factor X Pan Stik Foundation 21 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide, Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Cera Microcristallina, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Silica Silylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Parfum, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Cera Alba
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Paraffinum Liquidum, Kaolin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Paraffin, Cera Alba, Microcrystalline Wax, Propylparaben, Parfum, Synthetic Wax, Coumarin, Linalool, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyethylene, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, 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.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either
petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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