Honest Beauty Fresh Flex Concealer - Nutmeg Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer - Tan Sand
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Honest Beauty Fresh Flex Concealer 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Honest Beauty Fresh Flex Concealer 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Cetearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetearyl Dimethicone, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Mica, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPerfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSilica 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 SilicaChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteCaprylyl 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Honest Beauty Fresh Flex Concealer 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 26 ingredients
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Honest Beauty Fresh Flex Concealer 30 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer 26 ingredients
Gave me a really horrible allergic reaction.
I really don't get the hype this is supposed to be the hydrating one and it looks SO dry and patchy
