Revolution Beauty Colour Correct Correct & Fix Primer Versus Mecca Cosmetica Max Life Proof Camo Colour Corrector
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSteareth-20
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Mica, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Steareth-20, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 77007, CI 77288
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to 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 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaChances 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 ChlorideTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 Water
