La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation Sunscreen SPF 15 Versus Chanel Sublimage L’Essence De Teint
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Triphenyl Trimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Lauryl Methacrylate
Methicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucuronic Acid
Buffering
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Behenate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingNylon-12
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningEvernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Water, Cyclomethicone, Triphenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polysilicone-11, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Malt Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arnica Montana Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Sodium PCA, Lysine, Proline, Glycine, Arginine, Methionine, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauryl Methacrylate, Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Glucuronic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Behenate, Silica, Cera Microcristallina, Nylon-12, Ozokerite, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Mica, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Behenate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Algae, Caviar Extract, Evernia Prunastri Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAcrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dextrin Isostearate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Isododecane, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water, Vanilla Planifolia Flower Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Dextrin Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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