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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 NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on May 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer French Brand France

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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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 (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.

Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 3.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.

Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.

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 9.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
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.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 12.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
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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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 31.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 31.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Mallow SC0.25 contains this as ingredient number 32.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 32.

9
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.

NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer Custard contains this as ingredient number 33.

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
20% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer 33 ingredients

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NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer 35 ingredients

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