Covergirl Trublend It's Lit Concealer Versus Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, CI 77163, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Methicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Wax, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Propylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Silylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
