Dior Mono Couleur Couture High-Color Eyeshadow Versus Dior Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Talc
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolybutene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPinus Pentaphylla Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pinus Pentaphylla Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77891
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Water, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492
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, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
