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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand versus Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium .

Last updated on May 08, 2024. Published on December 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan concealers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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 Cyclopentasiloxane

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 4.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 5.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 7.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 8.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 12.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 14.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 20.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 21.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer Light Sand contains this as ingredient number 23.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 130 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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e.l.f. cosmetics 16hr Camo Concealer 23 ingredients

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Hydrating Concealer 33 ingredients

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