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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy versus Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on August 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer Brand
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

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Buy Vanish Airbrush Concealer

Starts at $36.00
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Starts at $29.00

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 1.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 10.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 37.

3
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 17.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 38.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 24.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 26.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 25.

6
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.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 30.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 46.

7
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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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 31.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 48.

8
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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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 32.

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 49.

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

25% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer 32 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients

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