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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage versus Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on February 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Highlighter Brand
Highlighter American Brand United States

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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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

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

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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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 1.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 7.

We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 3.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 5.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 6.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 8.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 9.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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.

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 11.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Chondrus Crispus is a red algae native to the northern Atlantic ocean.

It is rich in antioxidants. The polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acid content helps moisturize skin.

Antioxidants present in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.

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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 12.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 13.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
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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CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 15.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Abrasive

Dicalcium Phosphate is an exfoliant.

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 16.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Mica

CLIO Prism Highlighter Lavender Voyage contains this as ingredient number 19.

Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
44% have no rating yet

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