Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C versus Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar .
Last updated on December 12, 2023. Published on January 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Mica • Octyldodecanol • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Undecane • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tridecane • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Galactoarabinan • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Caffeine • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Foeniculum Vulgare Oil • Glyceryl Oleate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Lecithin • Maltodextrin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Panthenol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Hydrogenated Didecene • C9-12 Alkane • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polypropylsilsesquioxane • Isohexadecane • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract • Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract • Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Squalane • Tripeptide-1 • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Propylene Carbonate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Lecithin • Sodium Chloride • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer • Fructose • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 1.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 2.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 8.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 4.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 8.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 19.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 20.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 25.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 21.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 26.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 25.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 27.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 41.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 28.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 45.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateKosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 1.5 C contains this as ingredient number 29.
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer Sugar contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
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Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer 29 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
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