Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer Versus Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytantriol
HumectantEthyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triacetin
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Stearic Acid, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Stearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Boron Nitride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Kaolin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglycerin-6, Aluminum Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ethyl Linoleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Phytantriol, Ethyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Triacetin, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl PCA
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Disiloxane, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methicone, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Jojoba Esters, Squalane, Magnesium Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Ci 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 (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 GlycerinMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
