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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N versus Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium .

Last updated on May 08, 2024. Published on February 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both concealers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer American Brand United States
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.

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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
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 6.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 9.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 10.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 12.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
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.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 13.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
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.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 14.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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 Glycol

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 15.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 16.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

12
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 20.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

13
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.

Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 40N contains this as ingredient number 34.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

17% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
51% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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