SHEGLAM Skinfluencer Full Coverage Balm Foundation Versus Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingC30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, C30-45 Olefin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyapatite, Cera Microcristallina, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77220, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Beta-Glucan, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Carbonate, Isohexadecane, C13-15 Alkane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Kaolin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Behenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cera Microcristallina, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cera Microcristallina, aka microcrystalline wax, is a petroleum-derived wax that helps thicken texture and stabilize the oils in formulas.
It also has mild occlusive properties that creates a film on skin to slow down water loss.
The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
This ingredient is refined to a cosmetic grade with high purity. It is chemically inert, stable, and doesn't clog pores (petroleum has a comedogenic rating of 0).
Malassezia feeds on fatty acids roughly in the C11-24 range and this ingredient contains none of those. Since there's no plausible food source for it here, this ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cera MicrocristallinaDimethicone 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 DimethiconeSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
