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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige versus ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on December 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe concealers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer South Korean Brand South Korea
Concealer Swedish Brand Sweden

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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 Cyclopentasiloxane

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 4.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 5.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 7.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 9.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 3.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 11.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 6.

10
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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 Chloride

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 14.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77491

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 15.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 26.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 16.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 17.

13
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 17.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 20.

14
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium 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 Hectorite

MediCube Red Concealer #21 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 18.

ISADORA Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer 02 Nude contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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