Comparison between 3LAB Perfect BB SPF 40 vs. The Ordinary Serum Foundation

Find out which product is better for your skin.

65 Ingredients 33

1
Water
1
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Water
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Caprylyl Methicone
4
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
4
Coconut Alkanes
5
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
5
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
6
PEG-10 Dimethicone
6
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
7
Ascorbyl Glucoside
7
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8
Caprylyl Methicone
8
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Uniqueness54 out of 65
83.1%
Uniqueness22 out of 33
66.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
20 out of 65
31%
chemical
37 out of 65
57%
natural
7 out of 33
21%
chemical
22 out of 33
67%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 9Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#3Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#21Tocopherol#33Sodium Hyaluronate#34Allantoin#35Beta-Glucan#36Glycerin#38Sodium PCA#48Panthenol#53Alcohol Denatured#60
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#35
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#21Allantoin#35
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Coconut Alkanes#4Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate#13Stearic Acid#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#27

Detailed view

3LAB Perfect BB SPF 40 vs. The Ordinary Serum Foundation
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 2

#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Caprylyl Methicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Coconut Alkanes

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 5

#5Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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