Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream Versus Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Paraffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic Wax, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Phenylpropanol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, BHT, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ceresin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Silica, Mica, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triolein, Glyceryl Dioleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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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.
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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
