One/Size by Patrick Starrr Turn Up The Base Butter Silk Concealer Versus Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlumina
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventLaureth-12
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Laureth-12, Dimethiconol, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientPullulan
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylene Brassylate
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingTin Oxide
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Pullulan, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Mica, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylene Brassylate, Sodium Benzoate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, 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.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateWater. 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 Water