Clinique Even Better All Over Concealer + Eraser Versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Phytosphingosine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Triethyl Citrate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Micrococcus Lysate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-8, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylheptyl Carbonate
EmollientHydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylheptyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Didecene, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pvp, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Behenate, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Tocopherol, Talc, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77163, CI 77891
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
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 77891Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Phenyl 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, 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 SilicaChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
