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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color versus Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on February 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free concealers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates

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Concealer British Brand United Kingdom
Concealer American Brand United States

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 9.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 10.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 13.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 15.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 17.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 001 Color contains this as ingredient number 22.

Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer Medium Tan 4 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

4% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
78% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer 23 ingredients

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Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer 18 ingredients

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