Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide ~0.75–1.15%Under-dosed
“A BB cream for men provides excellent coverage to blur the appearance of blemishes and imperfections.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl trimethicone + 21 moreWorks
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~26–32%
- 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~7.1–8.6%
- 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 dioxideCi 77891~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~4–4.9%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerZinc oxide~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCi 77947~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 glycolPhenyl trimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- 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 trimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDimethicone~1–1.3%
- 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 DimethiconeVinyl dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeNiacinamide~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~0.8–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-10 dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeIron oxides~0.75–1.15%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.7–1.05%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.75–1.1%
- 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 hydroxideMagnesium sulfate~0.65–1%
Stearic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitan sesquioleate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeDisteardimonium hectorite~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerHexyl laurate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateIron oxides~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Hydrogen dimethicone~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeIron oxides~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oxidesCi 77499~0.6–0.9%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamatePropylene carbonate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractAdenosine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCodium tomentosum extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Lecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIsostearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidIsopropyl myristate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceLaminaria japonica extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateCoral powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenIngredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Water, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Zinc oxide, Ci 77947, Butylene glycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium sulfate, Stearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Hexyl laurate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Hydrogen dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Sodium benzoate, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Propylene carbonate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Adenosine, Codium tomentosum extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Lecithin, Isostearic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Laminaria japonica extract, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Coral powder, 1,2-hexanediol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen
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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.
| GRAFENHandsome Cover Stick - 2 ColorsYOUR PRODUCT | TIRTIRMask Fit Red Cushion | 3LABAqua BB Protect | TROIAREUKESeoul Aesthetic Cushion - 2 Colors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Price | $9.28 | $15.91+$6.63 | — | $46.40+$37.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 17 | 9 of 17 | 8 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Astaxanthin | Octinoxate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GRAFEN - Handsome Cover Stick - 2 Colors" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.55% - 0.80%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.30% - 0.55%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.10% - 0.20% and glycerin 0.80% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.28$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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