Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks
“Infused with moisturising ingredients and light-diffusing minerals, the weightless formula promotes porcelain skin with a neutral undertone.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Blending seamlessly onto skin, the liquid foundation nourishes and protects, whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for an airbrushed finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isotridecyl isononanoate~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneTitanium dioxide~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeDimethicone~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateSqualane~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePeg-400~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateAluminum hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerMagnesium sulfate~0.5–0.75%
Phenyl trimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium citrate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePeg-10/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77120~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDextrin palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSilica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.6%
Alumina~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogen dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Squalane, Peg-400, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aluminum hydroxide, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Magnesium sulfate, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Peg-10/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ci 77120, Barium sulfate, Stearic acid, Dextrin palmitate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Silica dimethyl silylate, Alumina, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Ellis FaasSkin Veil PenYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceInvisible Finish Moisture Gel | ErborianGlow Eye Patch | Lottie LondonVelvet Skin Tint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Price | — | $39.56 | $5.59 | $5.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ellis Faas - Skin Veil Pen" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 0.45% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Ellis Faas" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 76.70CA$ in Canada and from 45.00$ up to 65.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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