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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 versus Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on January 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $12.00

Ingredient Info

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 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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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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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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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair 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.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
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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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint Fair contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 ingredients

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
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sacante

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

helps settle and dry out my pimples and doesn't cause anymore breakouts. Little to no coverage and can pill up if you have any texture

Pixi Beauty H2O SkinTint 21 ingredients

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