Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter versus La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on December 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
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Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
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Ingredient Info
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter 45 ingredients
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator 79 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
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Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter 45 ingredients
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator 79 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter 45 ingredients
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator 79 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Mica • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Alcohol Denat. • Cetearyl Alcohol • CI 77891 • Menthyl Lactate • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caramel • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • CI 77491 • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract • Allantoin • Caffeine • Disodium EDTA • Menthol • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • CI 77492 • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 77499 • Rosa Damascena Extract • Peg-8 • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Michelia Alba Leaf Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Pentylene Glycol • Lentinus Edodes Extract • Tin Oxide • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Trisiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetyl Esters • Algae Extract • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Caffeine • Panthenol • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Sorbitol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tourmaline • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Ceramide Ng • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Sucrose • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Yeast Extract • Isohexadecane • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Malt Extract • Polysorbate 80 • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • Alcohol Denat. • Tin Oxide • Silica • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Sodium Sulfite • Sodium Metabisulfite • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Benzoate • Coumarin • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Amyl Cinnamal • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 14700
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 MicaCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 77.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 8.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 61.
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 77891Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 78.
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.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 69.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 55.
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 SilicaCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 63.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 28.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 65.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 39.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 62.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 42.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 56.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 43.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 72.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCharlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 44.
La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator contains this as ingredient number 74.
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