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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige versus Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on February 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe foundations. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer

Starts at $11.18
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Starts at $16.00

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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 2.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 10.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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.

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Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 12.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 14.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
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.

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Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 15.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Aluminum Dimyristate.

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 16.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 17.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 18.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 23.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 22.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 21.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 28.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 24.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer 03 Light Beige contains this as ingredient number 35.

Colourpop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 215 contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

14% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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