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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm versus PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm .

Last updated on November 05, 2023. Published on October 02, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation South Korean Brand South Korea
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 29.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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.

D5 is 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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane 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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl 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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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.

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.

Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.

Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 2.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 31.

11
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 4.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 14.

14
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 35.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77491

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.

PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream #31 Deep Warm contains this as ingredient number 28.

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33% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Phymongshe Aqua Blemish Cover Cushion Balm 39 ingredients

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PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream 36 ingredients

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sophlie996

8 months ago · Dry Skin
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makes my skin look amazing. Replaced need for foundation

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