CLIO Air Blur Whip Blush - Berry scoop Versus Tarte Shape Tape Glow Blush Bar - The Rose Bar
Updated on April 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe blushes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
CLIO Air Blur Whip Blush 16 ingredients
Tarte Shape Tape Glow Blush Bar 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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CLIO Air Blur Whip Blush 16 ingredients
Tarte Shape Tape Glow Blush Bar 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tapioca Starch
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Diamond Powder, Kaolin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, CI 15850, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinMica 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 MicaSilica 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 SilicaTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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