Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour & Highlight Stick Versus KIKO Milano Sculpting Touch Creamy Stick Contour
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Triisodecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Magnesium Silver Phosphate
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ozokerite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Triisodecyl Trimellitate, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Magnesium Silver Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Talc
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Dimethicone, Ethylene Brassylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
