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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N versus Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on July 11, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

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Starts at $30.00
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Starts at $32.00

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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Perfuming

Tetradecane is a fragrance.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Decyl Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearyl Isostearate comes from Isostearyl Alcohol and Isostearic Acid. It is usually derived from vegetables, such as canola oil.

Isostearyl Isostearate is an emollient and helps soften skin. It can also help thicken a product.

This ingredient isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: 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.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 12.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 5.

11
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.

Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 13.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 9.

12
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.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 28.

13
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 10.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer 3N contains this as ingredient number 22.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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