MCoBeauty. Sheer Tint Super Glow Serum Foundation - 2-3 Light Versus MCoBeauty. Flawless Glow Luminous Skin Filter - 2 Fair
Updated on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
MCoBeauty. Sheer Tint Super Glow Serum Foundation 44 ingredients
MCoBeauty. Flawless Glow Luminous Skin Filter 25 ingredients
About this product
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MCoBeauty. Sheer Tint Super Glow Serum Foundation 44 ingredients
MCoBeauty. Flawless Glow Luminous Skin Filter 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alcohol, CI 77163, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Trihydroxystearin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glucomannan, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, CI 77163, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Mica, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 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.
Water. 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 WaterThis synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoritePhenoxyethanol 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTocopheryl 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 AcetateEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ci 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 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 77491Ingredient Ratings
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