Chu Chü Beauty Heart Paint Versus GRWM Cosmetics All About That Base Daily Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Trihydroxystearin, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77891, CI 73360, CI 15850, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Didecene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, BHT, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, 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 Silica
