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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N versus Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on November 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free concealers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer American Brand United States
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

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Starts at $10.00
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Starts at $36.00

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

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

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

1
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!

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Community Rating: Liked

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
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.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 32.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 30.

10
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 38N contains this as ingredient number 34.

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer Brandy contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

14% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer 42 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer 32 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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