Covergirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Balm Contour Stick Versus Alverde Naturkosmetik Coverstick & Contouring
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsostearyl Neopentanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
AbrasiveRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Mica, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Kaolin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Tin Oxide, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveStearic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Zinc Oxide, Tri (Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zea Mays Starch, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, 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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
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 77891Silica, 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 SilicaJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil