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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ versus Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite .

Published on November 02, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++

Starts at $11.99
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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
spf rating
50
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

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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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: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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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heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 45.

3
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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heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 42.

5
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Mac Cosmetics Strobe Cream Goldlite contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

27% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++ 30 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
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bchklli_980

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Brightens skin but can cause irritation
Overall it did brighten my skin and make my base glowy but it caused irritation around my eye area. I...

Brightens skin but can cause irritation
Overall it did brighten my skin and make my base glowy but it caused irritation around my eye area. I don't know if it's cause of other skincare products I combined with it but so far probably wouldn't reccomend for sensitive skin. Product also has fragrance

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