Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Concealer - 3.2 Sand Versus Make Up For Ever HD Skin Smooth & Blur Undetectable Under Eye Concealer - Lace
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Concealer 30 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Smooth & Blur Undetectable Under Eye Concealer 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Concealer 30 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Smooth & Blur Undetectable Under Eye Concealer 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Dimethicone Silylate
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Boron Nitride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hyaluronic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 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.
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 HydroxideButylene 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 GlycolCi 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.
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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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