Shiseido Synchro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer 101 Fair

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Shiseido Synchro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer - 101 Fair Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick - 6 Buff

Concealer

Foundation

Japanese Brand

American Brand

Updated on June 13, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Shiseido Synchro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer 46 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 32 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Shiseido Synchro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer 46 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick 32 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Synchro Skin Correcting Gelstick Concealer

Hydrogenated Polydecene

CI 77891

CI 77492

Kaolin

Mica

Cyclopentasiloxane

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

CI 77491

Cosmetic Colorant

Paraffin

Perfuming

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate

Absorbent

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Polyethylene

CI 77499

CI 77120

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Microcrystalline Wax

Water

Isododecane

Phenoxyethanol

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Polysilicone-2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Simethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Agar

Masking

Nacre Powder

Abrasive

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Thymus Serpyllum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Alumina

Abrasive

Sericin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

BHT

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Hydrogenated Polydecene, CI 77891, CI 77492, Kaolin, Mica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77491, Paraffin, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Polyethylene, CI 77499, CI 77120, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Water, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Agar, Nacre Powder, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-51, Stearic Acid, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Alumina, Sericin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, BHT, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Ceresin

Polyethylene

Pentylene Glycol

Microcrystalline Wax

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

1,2-Hexanediol

Aluminum Hydroxide

BHT

Caprylyl Glycol

Dimethicone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming

Isostearyl Alcohol

Emollient

Lauryl Laurate

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Methicone

Mica

Phenoxyethanol

Propanediol

Silica

Talc

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting

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 Hydroxide

BHT

Antioxidant, Masking

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.

As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.

The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.

However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

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

Microcrystalline Wax

Emulsion Stabilising

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.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Polyethylene

Abrasive

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

It 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.