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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 versus Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on September 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Concealer American Brand United States
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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Starts at $32.00
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Starts at $22.00

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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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize products by preventing oils and water from separating.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
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 True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer 33 ingredients

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients

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