The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ - 01 Mint Versus Missha M B.B Boomer Primer
Updated on December 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face primers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Missha M B.B Boomer Primer 36 ingredients
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The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ 37 ingredients
Missha M B.B Boomer Primer 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingVolcanic Ash
Abrasive
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chromium Oxide Greens
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Mica, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Volcanic Ash, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chromium Oxide Greens
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningAmethyst Powder
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Tourmaline
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Platinum Powder
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Mannan
Squalane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77015, PEG-10 Dimethicone, CI 77891, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diamond Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ruby Powder, Amethyst Powder, Pearl Powder, Tourmaline, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Platinum Powder, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Adenosine, Mannan, Squalane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Talc, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
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.
It is also 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideDisteardimonium 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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteAdenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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