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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb versus Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Blush American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Isodecyl Isononanoate • Polyethylene • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Candelilla Cera • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Ozokerite • Squalane • Ceresin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Silica • Octyldodecanol • Phytosteryl Isostearate • Oryzanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lauroyl Lysine • Lecithin • Synthetic Beeswax • Lauryl PCA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Propylene Carbonate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Tin Oxide • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Alumina • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 15850 • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 75470 • CI 77742 • CI 77510 • CI 45380 • CI 73360 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • CI 77163 • CI 77007 • CI 17200 • CI 45410 • CI 15985

Talc • Zinc Stearate • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Silica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tin Oxide • Titanium/Titanium Dioxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 77400 • CI 75470 • CI 77289 • CI 77288 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 16035 • CI 77007 • CI 19140 • CI 15985

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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.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 16.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 21.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 25.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 28.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 29.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 30.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 31.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 32.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

Learn more about CI 15850

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 33.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 34.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 35.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 36.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 24.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 37.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 30.

15
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 38.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 40.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 36.

17
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 41.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 42.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 43.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 44.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 47.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm Blush Robust Rhubarb contains this as ingredient number 48.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 40.

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9% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
49% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

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