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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer - Birch Versus Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer - 1.5 C

Concealer
Concealer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on January 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Cosmetic Colorant

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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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When to use

7 Routines
86% use in am
14% use in pm
100% use every day
47 Routines
94% use in am
6% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

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Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer 32 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Full Coverage (2) Buildable (1) Long Lasting (1)
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KaileeJacobs

1 year ago
Review

Love the coverage this concealer gives and how long it lasts. I tend to not use it on my under eyes since it creases more often than not.

#long-lasting
#full coverage
#buildable

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
kaliaarci's avatar

Kalia Arci

5 months ago
Review

FUNGAL ACNE TRIGGER!
Great coverage and almost even suitable in water however by the 3rd day of my vacation, everywhere I applied this product my face was covered in tiny bumps.
Not only was this product a trigger but my whole makeup routine as well which explains why the outbreak was so severe.