e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer - Tan Sand Versus Catrice Instant Awake Concealer

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand versus Catrice Instant Awake Concealer .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on March 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer

Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer German Brand Germany

Concealer

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

Concealer

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

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Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 25 ingredients

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer 32 ingredients

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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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 25 ingredients

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer 32 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 25 ingredients

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer 32 ingredients

Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Propanediol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Levulinate • Acmella Oleracea Extract • Propylene Carbonate • Xanthan Gum • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Dipropylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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 Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 1.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 2.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 11.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sodium Chloride

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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 12.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dimethicone

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 Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 14.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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 Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 21.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 23.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 13.

CI 77891

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 24.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 32.

CI 77491

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer Tan Sand contains this as ingredient number 25.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer contains this as ingredient number 29.

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