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Updated on October 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal Green Corrector
L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal
Color Corrector
American Brand United States
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N
Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Concealer
American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
HD Pro Conceal
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
2 Concerns

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Stearyl Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Silicon

Stearyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Isododecane Emollient, Solvent

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Emollient

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

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Cetyl PCA Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cetyl PCA.

Unknown Full details ->
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Unknown Full details ->
Mica Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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Disteardimonium Hectorite Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Preservative

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.

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Methylparaben Preservative
0 / 0
Preservative  •  Paraben  •  2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Ethylparaben Preservative
Preservative  •  Paraben  •  Non-Reef-Safe

Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.

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Butylparaben Masking, Preservative
Preservative  •  Paraben  •  3 Concerns

Butylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.

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Propylparaben Preservative
0 / 0
Preservative  •  Paraben  •  2 Concerns

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  Helps brighten skin

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.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant, Masking
2 / 0
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  6 Benefits  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
0 / 0
May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Chamomilla Recutita Extract Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
Helps reduce irritation

Chamomilla Recutita Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Propylene Carbonate Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Shape Tape Contour Concealer
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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Cyclohexasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Silicon

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Peg-10 Dimethicone Skin Conditioning
Silicon

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

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Sodium Chloride Masking
3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Disteardimonium Hectorite Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

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Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Silicon

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

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Aluminum Hydroxide Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

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Amyl Cinnamal Perfuming
Fragrance  •  EU Allergen

Amyl Cinnamal is a synthetically produced fragrance. Its scent is reminiscent of jasmine flowers.

Unknown Full details ->
Benzyl Salicylate Perfuming, UV Absorber
Fragrance  •  EU Allergen

Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.

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Convallaria Majalis Bulb/Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Convallaria Majalis Bulb/Root Extract.

Unknown Full details ->
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Skin Conditioning

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.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Geraniol Perfuming, Tonic
Fragrance  •  EU Allergen

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Good for Dark Spots

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
Oil  •  Helps hydrate Dry Skin  •  2 Concerns

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Hexyl Cinnamal Perfuming
Fragrance  •  EU Allergen

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

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Hydroxycitronellal Perfuming
Fragrance  •  EU Allergen

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".

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Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract.

Unknown Full details ->
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Flower Extract.

Unknown Full details ->
Limonene Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

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Linalool Perfuming
Fragrance  •  2 Concerns

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

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Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract.

Unknown Full details ->
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
Fragrance  •  Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance  •  2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Preservative

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.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

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.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

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Triethyl Citrate Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance

Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin  •  2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant
Antioxidant

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

Tbhq Antioxidant, Masking, Perfuming
Antioxidant  •  Fragrance

Tbhq is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.

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Titanium Dioxide Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
0 / 0
Mineral UV Filter  •  Non-Reef-Safe

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

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.

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Loved

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!

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Disliked

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 Cyclopentasiloxane
Stabilising
Disliked

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 Hectorite
Preservative
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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.

Ingredient Ratings

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

HD Pro Conceal
4
2
15
3
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Shape Tape Contour Concealer
6
4
25
7
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

3 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
30 Routines
90% use in am
10% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 42 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating