Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff

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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick - Buff Versus Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick - Walnut

Foundation

Concealer

American Brand United States

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Updated on October 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick 21 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients

Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Silica

Abrasive

Polyethylene

Abrasive

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Cera Microcristallina

Emulsion Stabilising

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Dimethicone

Caprylyl Glycol

Propylene Carbonate

Ethylhexylglycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Water

Mica

BHT

CI 77491

CI 77891

Skin Concealer Stick

Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate

Emollient

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Ozokerite

Kaolin

Polyethylene

CI 77120

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract

Skin Conditioning

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil

Lecithin

BHT

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77163

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Octyldodecanol

Emollient, Masking

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Polyethylene

Abrasive

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl 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.

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BHT

Antioxidant, Masking

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.

As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.

The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.

However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.

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CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

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.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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 77891