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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold versus Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light .

Last updated on January 18, 2024. Published on April 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

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Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 17.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder Dim Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

26% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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