ISADORA Wake Up The Glow Concealer - 1N Versus Essence Skin Lovin' Sensitive Concealer - 05 Fair Color
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening 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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Ingredient Info
ISADORA Wake Up The Glow Concealer 25 ingredients
Essence Skin Lovin' Sensitive Concealer 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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ISADORA Wake Up The Glow Concealer 25 ingredients
Essence Skin Lovin' Sensitive Concealer 24 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Didecene, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Methylpropanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearoyl Inulin, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinDisteardimonium 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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium 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.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ci 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 77492Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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.
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ISADORA Wake Up The Glow Concealer 25 ingredients
Essence Skin Lovin' Sensitive Concealer 24 ingredients
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ISADORA Wake Up The Glow Concealer 25 ingredients
Essence Skin Lovin' Sensitive Concealer 24 ingredients
As someone with very, very sensitive skin, acne prone as well as combination-to-oily, this concealer is probably the most friendly to my skin indeed. It contains aloe for general soothing mid wearing (preventing irritation) as well as does not contain alcohol, common allergens or fragrance - which is crucial for me!
I’m also having a bit of rosacea issues and as such, but the concealer itself Show more
