IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Versus IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Linalool
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Trisodium EDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Zinc Gluconate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Parfum, Menthoxypropanediol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Linalool, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Limonene, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicParaffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ozokerite, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Water, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citric Acid, Biotin
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium 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 SorbateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
