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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 versus Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on October 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free concealers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

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

Concealer

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

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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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: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 32.

2
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.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 34.

3
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 Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 42.

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

11% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 42 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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