Joah Beauty Crystal Glow Tinted Luminizer Stick Versus Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isoeicosane
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polybutene
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isoeicosane, Ceresin, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polybutene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, BHT, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Anethole
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantC15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Mica, Saccharomyces Ferment, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Lauroyl Lysine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Linalyl Acetate, Anethole, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaThis ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
