Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter versus Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on March 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
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Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter 33 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter 33 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter 33 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 41 ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Silica • Boron Nitride • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester • Glycerin • Squalane • Parfum • Dicalcium Phosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 80 • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Xanthan Gum • Limonene • Tin Oxide • Hexylene Glycol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Water • Citronellol • Citral • Linalool • Eugenol • Cinnamyl Alcohol • Alumina • Magnesium Oxide • Tocopherol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyethylene • Phenyl Trimethicone • Diisostearyl Malate • Nylon-12 • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ozokerite • Polyvinyl Laurate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Carbonate • Silica • Alumina • Tin Oxide • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate • Zinc Borosilicate • Magnesium Sulfate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 75470 • CI 77007 • CI 15850 • CI 19140 • CI 45410 • CI 77163 • CI 77288 • CI 77742 • CI 77400 • CI 77000 • CI 15985 • CI 16035 • CI 42090 • CI 77510
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteBenefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 1.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about SilicaBenefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 2.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 GlycolBenefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 10.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 18.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 17.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaBenefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 28.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 77491Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 31.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 77492Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 32.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 33.
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 200 Medium-Nude Glow contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter 33 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 41 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Twinkle Soft Nude-Pink Highlighter 33 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 41 ingredients
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