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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color versus Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on March 19, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both concealers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, 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 and sulfates

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Concealer British Brand United Kingdom
Concealer Brand

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 C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Cyclopentasiloxane

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 4.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 6.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Tribehenin

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 8.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

Learn more about Magnesium Sulfate

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 10.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 11.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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 Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 12.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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.

Learn more about Mica

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 13.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 15.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 24.

12
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 18.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 32.

13
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 Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 19.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

Learn more about Propylene Carbonate

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 21.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate.

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 24.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 29.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 37.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Rimmel London Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 41.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 34.

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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 Lasting Radiance Concealer 050 Nude Color contains this as ingredient number 42.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer 1.5W contains this as ingredient number 37.

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7% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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