Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer versus Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on May 03, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 19 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Concealer
A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer 30 ingredients
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 38 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer 30 ingredients
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 38 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Caffeine • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Lecithin • Mica • Pullulan • Sclerotium Gum • Silica • Tetrasodium EDTA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77499
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Butylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysilicone-11 • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Ethylene Brassylate • Laureth-7 • Lecithin • Magnesium Sulfate • Maris Sal • Methicone • Mica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Pullulan • Sclerotium Gum • Silica • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Carrageenan • Tetrasodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethyl Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 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 CyclopentasiloxaneRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 TrimethylsiloxysilicateRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
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 plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AcetateRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 HectoriteRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 MicaRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Silica 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 SilicaRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 GlycolRevlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Revlon PhotoReady Candid Anti-Pollution Foundation 350 contains this as ingredient number 36.
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