Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream 8-in-1 Skin Perfector
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, KaolinStrong evidence
“Minimizes the look of pores.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 4 moreGood evidence
“Hydrates and smoothes.”
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.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidLimited evidence
“Available in 5 skin-tone perfecting shades.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidWater~45–55%
Dimethicone~7.6–9.3%
- 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 DimethiconeIsododecane~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneGlycerin~3.3–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinDiisostearyl malate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateKaolin~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinDisteardimonium hectorite~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeSodium chloride~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymerPeg-10 dimethicone~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeSodium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamateAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerPerlite~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
- 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 hydroxidePeg-9~0.25–0.45%
Isobutane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateIsopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, Diisostearyl malate, Kaolin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Peg-10 dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Perlite, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Aluminum hydroxide, Peg-9, Isobutane, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Isopropyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| MaybellineDream Pure BB Cream 8-in-1 Skin PerfectorYOUR PRODUCT | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | MG217Salicylic Acid Formula Cream | e.l.f. CosmeticsBlemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $45.45 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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