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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up versus Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on October 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe concealers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Concealer Brand
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.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 1.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 4.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 7.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 8.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 14.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

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Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 15.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 17.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 19.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 3.

9
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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Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 22.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 27.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 30.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 28.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
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.

Learn more about CI 77491

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 29.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 27.

13
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.

Zoeva Retouch Elixir Concealer Brighten Up contains this as ingredient number 30.

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 6.5 In Charge contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

30% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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