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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic versus Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on June 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe contours. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

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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

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 2.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 3.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 4.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 5.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 6.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 7.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 8.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 9.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 17.

10

Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 10.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 9.

11
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 11.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 12.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 14.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #1 Classic contains this as ingredient number 21.

Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading #2 Modern contains this as ingredient number 14.

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29% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
39% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading 17 ingredients

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Too Cool For School Artclass By Rodin Shading 18 ingredients

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Buildable (1) Good Color (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)
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xia

3 months ago · Oily Skin
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I LOVEEEEEE!!! make sure to get the right tone colour tho cool toned is always sold out <\3

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