Lovely Causemetics BEYONDBLUR High Coverage Concealer Versus Colourette Second Base Everyday Concealer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Methicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Magnesium Sulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Methicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Magnesium Stearate, Mica, CI 77163, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, 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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a silicone-based emulsifer that helps the water and oil phases play nicely together.
It's pretty effective because one end of the molecule loves oil and the other one loves water.
Besides holding formulas together, it also leaves a silky and lightweight feel on skin without the greasiness. A manufacturer also claims it can help with the controlled release of active ingredients.
The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient to not be sensitizing in concentrations up to 15% in human maximazation testing and dimethicone-based compounds were not comedogenic.
It has a high molecular weight well above 1,000 g/mol which means it limits meaningful skin penetration.
A 2019 study specifically tested this ingredient and found no observable Malassezia growth in its presence.
Learn more about Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
