e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation - Lily Versus Byroe Salmon Cream
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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e.l.f. cosmetics Flawless Finish Foundation 28 ingredients
Byroe Salmon Cream 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPolymethyl Methacrylate
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Palmitate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone, Magnesium Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Egg Yolk Extract
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Salmon Egg Extract
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Tbhq
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Raffinose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Egg Yolk Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Folic Acid, Salmon Egg Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tbhq, Tromethamine, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, 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.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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