Absidy Beauty Beauty Base Weightless Touch Color Corrector Versus Strokes Beauty Lab Spot Veil Corrector
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Heptapeptide-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Tocopherol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 15850
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Hydroxide Green
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77288
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together. It's so effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
