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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 versus Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on May 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer Brand

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
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
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 Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
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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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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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Glossier Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 19.

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 Stretch Concealer (Old Formulation) G3 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick Walnut contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

10% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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