Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer - Sugar Versus Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer - 1.0 BH
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe concealers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Isohexadecane
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSqualane
Emollient
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Fructose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Didecene, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Squalane, Tripeptide-1, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Fructose, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77002
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caffeine, CI 77002, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients
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Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Light Illuminating Smoothing Concealer 51 ingredients
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients
Only concealer I'll ever buy, soooo good on my combo sensitive skin
