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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory versus Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory .

Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on January 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both concealers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Concealer Italian Brand Italy
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

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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

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 1.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 2.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 3.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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

KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 5.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
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.

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KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 11.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 15.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum 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.

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KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 16.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 22.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 25.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
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.

KIKO Milano Skin Tone Concealer 02 Ivory contains this as ingredient number 27.

Max Factor X Mastertouch Concealer Ivory contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

14% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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