Almay Clear Complexion Concealer - 200 Light Medium Versus Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer - 05 Fair
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both concealers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or oils
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 36 ingredients
Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer 38 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 36 ingredients
Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer 38 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentTribehenin
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPerlite
AbsorbentPolyisobutene
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Tribehenin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Polyethylene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maris Sal, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Perlite, Polyisobutene, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Zinc Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPolysilicone-11
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Farnesol
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylparaben
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Cyclomethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Polysilicone-11, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Farnesol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylparaben, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cetyl Lactate, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeBoron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl 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.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTrisiloxane is a type of silicone.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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