Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream - Medium Tan Warm 25 Versus Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation - 245
Updated on February 14, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream 41 ingredients
Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 55 ingredients
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Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream 41 ingredients
Youthforia Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 55 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Mica, C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Silica, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Gluconate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Methylpropanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Adenosine, Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77007, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateCi 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 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 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.
Disteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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