Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct Versus Rosalique 3 In 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct 41 ingredients
Rosalique 3 In 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50 39 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct 41 ingredients
Rosalique 3 In 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Chloride
Silybin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride, Silybin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, CI 77891, CI 77289, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantUrea
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zeolite
AbsorbentBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilver Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Simethicone
Emollient
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, CI 77492, Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zeolite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bisabolol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Silver Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Piroctone Olamine, Simethicone, CI 47005, CI 42090, CI 77491, 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.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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!
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