Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light versus Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on August 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream 38 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream 38 ingredients
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 37 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil • Lysolecithin • Polysilicone-11 • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Hectorite • Glyceryl Stearate • Laureth-12 • Kaolin • Mica • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Polysorbate 60 • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Talc • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Glycerin • Nylon-12 • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Zinc Oxide • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Alumina • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Dehydroacetic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Benzoic Acid • Dimethicone • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Silica • Ethylhexylglycerin • Fomes Officinalis Extract • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • CI 77891 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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Titanium 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 DioxidePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 6.
Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
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 OxidePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 2.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.
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!
Learn more about WaterPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 4.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 7.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 8.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 31.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 9.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 13.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 14.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 21.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 HectoritePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 23.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.
This 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 CarbonatePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 31.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilanePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 33.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 36.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 33.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 38.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 5 Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.
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