Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation - Skye ST0.5 Versus Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint - G6

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 versus Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on February 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

Sunscreen American Brand United States

BB, CC, Tinted 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.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Starts at $48.00

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Ingredient Info

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

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

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint 24 ingredients

Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • Squalane • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Isoamyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Sodium Chloride • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Phenylpropanol • Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Titanium Dioxide

Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Alcohol • Dimethicone • Mica • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Carbonate • Boron Nitride • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Zea Mays Oil • Diamond Powder • Quercus Suber Bark Extract • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Chloride

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Caprylyl Glycol

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 11.

CI 77492

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 23.

CI 77499

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.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 28.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint G6 contains this as ingredient number 24.

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