e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour Versus Pacifica Ultra CC Cream Radiant Foundation SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
C9-12 Alkane
SolventTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Illite
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Alumina, Illite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantMagnesium Sulfate
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCrambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Dextran
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 20%, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Parfum, CI 77492, Silica, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
Ci 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 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Castor Oil (aka "castor wax") is what you get when castor oil is turned into a wax.
Its dominant fatty acid is ricinoleic acid, giving it both emollient and mild humectant properties.
According to EU CosIng, this ingredient helps soften skin, keep oil and water stay mixed, and thickens products.
Hydrogenated castor oil at 30% did not trigger a positive patch-test reaction and is well-tolerated.
Since this ingredient is based on an 18-carbon fatty acid, it falls into the chain-length range that Malassezia can feed on and may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe due to the oleic acid. In vitro studies have shown that Oleic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWater. 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
