SHEGLAM Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
PerfumingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dibutyl Adipate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, Iron Oxides
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Candelilla Cera
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
AbrasivePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingIsostearyl Alcohol
EmollientLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
EmollientMethicone
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropanediol
SolventSilica
AbrasiveTalc
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Candelilla Cera, Ceresin, Polyethylene, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Isostearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Laurate, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate, Methicone, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Silica, Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeSilica, 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 Silica