Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour - Curvy Contour Versus Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer - Seine
Updated on April 18, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour 42 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour 42 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauryl PCA
HumectantEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Isononanoate, Polyethylene, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ozokerite, Squalane, Ceresin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Lecithin, Synthetic Beeswax, Alumina, Lauryl PCA, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Oryzanol, Tin Oxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77742, CI 77510, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 77163, CI 75470
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Myristate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Lecithin, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Water, BHT, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
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 SilicaLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteCi 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 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 77492Ci 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.
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Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour 42 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour 42 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
A bit light on me but I think I need a darker color. Super natural and looks beautiful on the skin.
