Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen - 2.5 Luminous Vanilla Versus Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener - Light
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both concealers. They have a total of 10 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen 32 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen 32 ingredients
Rare Beauty Positive Light Under Eye Brightener 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica Silylate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Propylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Silylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylheptyl Carbonate
EmollientHydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Talc
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylheptyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Didecene, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Pvp, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Behenate, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Tocopherol, Talc, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77163, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisteardimonium 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 HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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.
Learn more about SilicaChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTalc 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.
Learn more about TalcTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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!
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