Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 - #21 Light Beige Versus Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 - Light
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 53 ingredients
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 59 ingredients
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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 53 ingredients
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 25 59 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Arbutin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyethylene, Talc, Beeswax, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77492, Sodium Chloride, CI 77491, CI 77499, Parfum, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Propylparaben, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Tropolone, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 3.1%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 1.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientRosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Peat Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Lactate
BufferingMethicone
Emollient
Sodium PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.7%, Titanium Dioxide 3.1%, Zinc Oxide 1.3%, Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Laureth-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Peat Extract, Gold, Sodium Lactate, Methicone, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Glycerin, CI 77120, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Maltodextrin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hexylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, 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.
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 WaterEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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 77492Ci 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 77491Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAButylene 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.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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