Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer - 550C Versus Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer - Sugar
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer 33 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer 33 ingredients
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Didecene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Boron Nitride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dimethiconol, Decyl Glucoside, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSqualane
Emollient
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Fructose
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Didecene, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Squalane, Tripeptide-1, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Fructose, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Didecene yet.
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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
This 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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteChances 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 ChlorideHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCaprylyl 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 Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 AcetateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ci 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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