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 Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on December 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 18 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, oily skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
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Ingredient Info
Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream 38 ingredients
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct 53 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
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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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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Oil Free
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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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Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream 38 ingredients
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Physician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream 38 ingredients
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct 53 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 • Propylene Glycol • Zinc Oxide • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Titanium Dioxide • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Mica • Peg-6 • Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 77891 • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • CI 77491 • CI 77288 • Boron Nitride • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 77492 • CI 77007 • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Methylparaben • Phytantriol • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Hexylene Glycol • Palmitic Acid • Propylparaben • Dextrin Palmitate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • CI 77499 • Retinyl Palmitate • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Lysine • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Chloride • Magnesium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Zinc Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Montmorillonite • Illite • Kaolin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
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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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct 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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct 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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 48.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 36.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 22.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 28.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 27.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 53.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 28.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 32.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 29.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 35.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPhysician's Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream Light contains this as ingredient number 37.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct contains this as ingredient number 9.
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