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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium versus Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on February 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter British Brand United Kingdom

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

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

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Price

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Buy CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40

Starts at $47.00
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Buy Hollywood Flawless Filter

Starts at $49.00

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
spf rating
40
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

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterDimethiconeButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateButylene GlycolTitanium DioxideZinc OxideCyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerButyloctyl SalicylateCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeSnail Secretion FiltrateSodium ChlorideBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Aluminum HydroxideStearic AcidDisteardimonium HectoriteSorbitan IsostearatePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateHexyl LaurateTriethyl Citrate TriethoxycaprylylsilaneEthyl HexanediolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTACanadian Colloidal ClayMoroccan Lava ClayAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractGlycerinNiacinamideCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSulfurCholesterolHydrolyzed CollagenAnthemis Nobilis Flower WaterPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinCeramide AP1,2-HexanediolVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractMagnolia Kobus Bark ExtractChrysanthemum Indicum Flower ExtractPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateGlycine Soja Sprout ExtractSerica ExtractHydrolyzed SilkAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCitric AcidOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractMorus Alba Fruit ExtractSteareth-20Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem OilPunica Granatum Fruit JuiceCharcoal PowderLactobacillus/Honeysuckle Flower/Licorice Root/Morus Alba Root/Pueraria Lobata Root/Schisandra Chinensis Fruit/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root/Sophora Japonica Flower Extract Ferment FiltrateEthylhexylglycerinChlorhexidine DigluconateN-HydroxysuccinimideSodium CitratePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidChrysinPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7BiotinCI 77491CI 77492CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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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: 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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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 42.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 48.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 18.

8
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.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 Medium contains this as ingredient number 76.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 5.5 Tan contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

36% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 76 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 21 ingredients

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