Clinique Cheek Pop Blush - Pansy Pop Versus about-face Cheek Freak Blush Balm - Score Pinky Lilac
Updated on April 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 40 ingredients
about-face Cheek Freak Blush Balm 19 ingredients
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Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 40 ingredients
about-face Cheek Freak Blush Balm 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45370
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Squalane, Glycerin, Zinc Stearate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 77400, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 45370, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200, CI 15880, CI 19140, CI 15985
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Isodecyl Isononanoate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Synthetic Wax, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, CI 45410, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 42090, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.
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 SilicaPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 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 77891Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ingredient Ratings
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Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 40 ingredients
about-face Cheek Freak Blush Balm 19 ingredients
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