Maybelline Dream Fresh Skin Hydrating BB cream, 8-in-1 Skin Perfecting Beauty Balm with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Marcelle Sheer Tint Moisturizer SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Benzophenone-3 3%, Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Mica, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Talc, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Isoceteth-10, Tin Oxide, Myristic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSilica, 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 SilicaWater. 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
