Missha Glow Skin Balm Versus Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting - No. 23
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Missha Glow Skin Balm 79 ingredients
Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting 78 ingredients
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Missha Glow Skin Balm 79 ingredients
Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting 78 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic Beeswax, PEG-40 Stearate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 20, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPersea Gratissima Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-8
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyethylene
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlumina
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Xylitol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCI 77891, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Water, Persea Gratissima Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Persea Gratissima Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-8, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, CI 77491, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, CI 77499, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77015, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alumina, Dipropylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Methicone, Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Oxygen, Adenosine, Boron Nitride, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Wax, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 GlycerinButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 Cyclopentasiloxane1,2-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
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 WaterCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneThis 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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTATocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolIngredient Ratings
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Missha Glow Skin Balm 79 ingredients
Missha Magic Cushion Cover Lasting 78 ingredients
kinda greasy for oily skin. light than my tone.
The product has a nice coverage and I like the skin like finish. It is mattifying but still not drying. Although I have fungal acne, this cushion doesn’t trigger it
