Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir - 5n Versus Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum - Flora
Updated on December 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir 26 ingredients
Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir 26 ingredients
Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic Colorant
C24-28 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylene Brassylate, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, C24-28 Alkyl Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningHonokiol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingParfum
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Mica, Propanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Maltodextrin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Silica, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glucomannan, Honokiol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropanediol 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 PropanediolThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Pentylene 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 GlycolPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica 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 SilicaDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. 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.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium 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 HyaluronateAluminum 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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir 26 ingredients
Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir 26 ingredients
Been testing this for a couple months now and it's become my favorite FA-safe skin tint. It's similar to the Fenty Eaze Drops, but has a thinner consistency that I like. Lasts all day without drying out your skin. Plays well with other products. Love it.
Fungal acne safe! Girls I’m not joking when I say this but this is probably the best skin tint on the market!
