Catrice Advent Beauty Mini Powder Highlighter - Pink Crystal Glow Versus Chanel Baume Essentiel - Sculpting
Updated on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 8 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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Ingredient Info
Catrice Advent Beauty Mini Powder Highlighter 22 ingredients
Chanel Baume Essentiel 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Catrice Advent Beauty Mini Powder Highlighter 22 ingredients
Chanel Baume Essentiel 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77499, 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.
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 77891Mica 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 MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolSilica 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 SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTin 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.
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