Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors - Alchemy Versus Caliray Hideaway Color Corrector - Dawn
Updated on March 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe color correctors. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors 35 ingredients
Caliray Hideaway Color Corrector 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors 35 ingredients
Caliray Hideaway Color Corrector 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Galactoarabinan
Propanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Undecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Galactoarabinan, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tridecane, Lecithin, Caffeine, Panthenol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Caffeine, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide that goes by another name, eyeseryl, due to claims that it can help reduce eye puffiness.
The manufacturer claims this ingredient reduces eye puffiness by:
An in-vivo study from the manufacturer found 95% of volunteers saw eye bag improvement by the end of the study.
Eye puffiness is caused by two major factors: fluid retention and fat.
Those with fluid retention may see improvement from using this ingredient. However, those with eye fat will need surgical intervention in order to get rid of puffiness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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