BeautyAct Radiant Skin Tint Moisturiser - 01C Versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 - 2C1 Blush
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
BeautyAct Radiant Skin Tint Moisturiser 31 ingredients
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BeautyAct Radiant Skin Tint Moisturiser 31 ingredients
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Squalane, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.49%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 1%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
PEG-30 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.49%, Octocrylene 2%, Benzophenone-3 1%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Pentylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysilicone-11, Behenyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Stearic Acid, Batyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, PEG-30 Phytosterol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metaphosphate, Carbomer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Hydroxide, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, 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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica 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 SilicaSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol (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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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