Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 versus Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) 21 ingredients
Octyldodecanol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Polyethylene • Beeswax • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Persea Gratissima Oil • Lecithin • Microcrystalline Wax • Silica • Mica • Jojoba Esters • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77499 • CI 19140
Octyldodecanol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Polyethylene • Cera Alba • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Persea Gratissima Oil • Lecithin • Cera Microcristallina • Silica • Mica • Jojoba Esters • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 19140
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.
Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycolGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneGlossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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