Lys Beauty Triple Fix Blurring Skin Tint Foundation Stick Versus Cell Fusion C BB Skin Blemish Balm Intensive
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, Polyisobutene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucomannan, Silica, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 16035, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica Silylate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica Silylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Oil, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Ceramide EOP, Tripeptide-1, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, 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.
Aluminum 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 HydroxideCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 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.
Silica, 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 Tocopherol
