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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night versus & Other Stories Rouge .

Last updated on December 13, 2023. Published on February 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 16 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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Blush Swedish Brand Sweden
Blush Swedish Brand Sweden

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Price

Ingredient Info

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BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush 23 ingredients

& Other Stories Rouge 24 ingredients

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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BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush 23 ingredients

& Other Stories Rouge 24 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush 23 ingredients

& Other Stories Rouge 24 ingredients

Talc • Mica • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Dimethicone • Zinc Stearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Polybutene • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethiconol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • Silica • Tin Oxide • Kaolin • CI 77163 • CI 77491 • CI 77742 • CI 77492 • CI 15850 • CI 19140 • CI 77007 • CI 77499

Talc • Dimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Silica • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Magnesium Stearate • Dimethiconol • Mica • Aluminum Distearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 75470 • CI 19140 • CI 15850 • CI 45410

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

Learn more about Talc

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 1.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Learn more about Mica

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 2.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 4.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 7.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 9.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emollient, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 10.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 11.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
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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BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 13.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 4.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 16.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 19.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77491

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 17.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 13.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 18.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 18.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 19.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 14.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

Learn more about CI 15850

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 20.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 23.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 21.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 22.

15
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 22.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 16.

16
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush Date Night contains this as ingredient number 23.

& Other Stories Rouge contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush 23 ingredients

& Other Stories Rouge 24 ingredients

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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BeautyAct Silky-Soft Blush 23 ingredients

& Other Stories Rouge 24 ingredients

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