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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory versus Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on February 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Foundation Brand

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.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Dewy Liquid Foundation Makeup Soft Ivory contains this as ingredient number 22.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

8% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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