Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer - 40N Versus NYX Cosmetics Marshmellow Smoothing Primer
Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 35 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Marshmellow Smoothing Primer 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 35 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Marshmellow Smoothing Primer 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium EDTA
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer
PEG-2 Soyamine
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Beeswax, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Water, Silica Silylate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/Ipdi Copolymer, PEG-2 Soyamine, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDi-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Carbomer, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Palmitic Acid, Tromethamine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77891, Parfum
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 Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
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 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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!
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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Concealer 35 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Marshmellow Smoothing Primer 40 ingredients
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