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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH versus Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Concealer American Brand United States
Concealer American Brand United States

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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Buy Swipe Serum Concealer

Starts at $22.00
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Starts at $6.98

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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 1.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 5.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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.

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 12.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 13.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 15.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 28.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 35.

7
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.

Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 1.0 BH contains this as ingredient number 29.

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 200 Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

52% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Concealer 29 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Almay Clear Complexion Concealer 36 ingredients

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