Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm Clear

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Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm - Clear Versus Mango People Highlighter - Morning Light

Updated on October 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm

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American Brand United States

Mango People Highlighter

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American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm 27 ingredients

Mango People Highlighter 20 ingredients

At a glance

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Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Highlighter Balm 27 ingredients

Mango People Highlighter 20 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

SuperDew Highlighter Balm

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning

1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Zea Mays Starch Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

Exfoliant

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-1 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Polyhydroxystearic Acid Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.

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Diisostearyl Malate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

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Triisostearyl Citrate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Triisostearyl Citrate.

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Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

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Jojoba Esters Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.

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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning

Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Emollient

1 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

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Helianthus Annuus Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent

Antioxidant • 5 Benefits

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax isn't fungal acne safe.

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Persea Gratissima Oil Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Good for Scar Healing • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.

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Glycine Soja Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

3 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (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.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Polyglycerin-3 Humectant

Polyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Mica Cosmetic Colorant

May worsen Eczema

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Mangifera Indica Seed Butter Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

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Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1-3 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.

1-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Withania Somnifera Root Extract Skin Conditioning

Withania Somnifera Root Extract is also known as Ashwaganda extract. Ashwaganda is an evergreen shrub grown in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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Tar Oil Masking

Oil • 2 Concerns

Tar Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for acne prone skin.

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Bear Oil Emollient, Skin Protecting

Oil

Bear Oil is an oil.

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Persea Gratissima Oil Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Prunus Avium Fruit Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Prunus Avium Fruit.

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Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Skin Conditioning

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract comes from the root commonly known as carrot (the orange kind we eat!).

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Ribes Nigrum Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ribes Nigrum isn't fungal acne safe.

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Maltodextrin Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sucrose Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • Oil

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

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Punica Granatum Seed Oil Emollient

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

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Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract Perfuming

Fragrance

Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract is a fragrance.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Skin Conditioning

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Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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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.

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