Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer - MD24 Versus Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer - Light Beige
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer 30 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer 30 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisiloxane, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Alumina, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Isoamyl Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateThis ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGlycerin 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 silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerChances 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 ChloridePotassium 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 SorbateCi 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 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer 30 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer 32 ingredients
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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer 30 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer 32 ingredients
this product is very full coverage and with the right base prep it looks flawless on the skin
