Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter - Cookie Versus REFY Gloss Highlighter
Updated on October 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 28 ingredients
REFY Gloss Highlighter 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 28 ingredients
REFY Gloss Highlighter 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Mica, Alumina, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyethylene, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77891
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polydecene, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isohexadecane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77015, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 77491Ci 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 28 ingredients
REFY Gloss Highlighter 24 ingredients
Reviews
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REFY Gloss Highlighter 24 ingredients
Maybe my skin is just too oily for a glossy highlighter but I hate the applicator on this, too much product comes out, doesn't stick to skin, just sits on top of it.
