NYX Cosmetics Pro Fix Stick Correcting Concealers Versus Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Creme Erase Stick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Carbonate, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Polybutene
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cera Alba
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Eugenol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Hydroxide Green
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Oxide Greens
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Polybutene, Cetyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Tocopherol, Cera Alba, Petrolatum, Oleth-10, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 19140, Ultramarines, CI 77007, CI 15850, Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77289, CI 75470, CI 16035, CI 12085, CI 15985, Blue 1 Lake, CI 42090, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77288, CI 77510
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Paraffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
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