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Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on September 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Bronzer American Brand United States

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

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Buy Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C

Starts at $58.00
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Starts at $68.00

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
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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!

Learn more about Water

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 2.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

Learn more about Persea Gratissima Oil

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 3.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Learn more about Mica

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 4.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and bioactive lipids such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and triterpenes. Punicic acid helps soothe inflammation.

As an emollient, pomegranate oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film helps prevent moisture loss, keeping your skin hydrated.

Learn more about Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 6.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 10.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 6.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.

As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.

This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.

Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 11.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 12.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 14.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate.

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 18.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 24.

13
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 20.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Learn more about Bisabolol

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 23.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 25.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Liked

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:

Ginger has no negative side-effects and is safe to use for all skin types. (Be sure to patch test just in case you have a ginger allergy!)

Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.

Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops with Vitamin C Peau de Soleil contains this as ingredient number 28.

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops I Light Neutral contains this as ingredient number 13.

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18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops 32 ingredients

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chlolands

3 months ago · Combination Skin
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Looks great if using a good primer, but ultimately the price tag is way too high for a bottle of tinted vegetable oil. Also breaks me out.

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