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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan versus Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on March 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer German Brand Germany
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

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: 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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Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

Learn more about Talc

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
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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Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane 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.

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Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

This 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 9.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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 Tocopherol

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 31.

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Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 30.

10
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 12.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 13.

11
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.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 12.

12
What it does: Solvent

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

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

Learn more about Propylene Carbonate

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 29.

13
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 21.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 22.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 19.

15
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 23.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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.

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 30.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 001 - Neutral Swan contains this as ingredient number 31.

Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

23% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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Catrice Concealer True Skin High Cover Waterproof 31 ingredients

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Ulta Youthful Glow Concealer 35 ingredients

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