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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 versus CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on October 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both concealers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

Concealer

A liquid or cream used to hide blemishes on the skin.

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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 C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 1.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 2.

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.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 3.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl 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.

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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 4.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 6.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 7.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 8.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 9.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 10.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
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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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 11.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
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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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 12.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 13.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
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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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 14.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 18.

13
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 15.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 24.

14
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.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 16.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 19.

15
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77491

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 17.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 17.

16
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 18.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 23.

17
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 19.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 14.

18
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

The Saem Cover Perfection Tip Concealer Rich Beige 02 contains this as ingredient number 20.

CLIO Kill Cover Liquid Concealer 003 Linen contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

29% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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