Covergirl Clean Fresh Primer, Color Correcting Serum and Moisturizer - Redness Neutralizer, Fair Versus Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 - Beige
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Covergirl Clean Fresh Primer, Color Correcting Serum and Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Covergirl Clean Fresh Primer, Color Correcting Serum and Moisturizer 31 ingredients
Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Farnesol
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Xanthan Gum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Farnesol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77007
Titanium Dioxide 13.7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 4.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 13.7%, Zinc Oxide 4.9%, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Talc, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polyethylene, Iron Oxides, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Water, Beeswax, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
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 DimethiconeTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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