Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Lowlighter Versus af94 It Takes 2 Bronzer + Highlighter Duo
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventMagnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane, C13-15 Alkane, Magnesium Carbonate, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Behenate, Cera Microcristallina, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Mica, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 16035, CI 42090
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Kaolin
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, CI 77492, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, CI 77499, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 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 77891Kaolin 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 KaolinLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. It is a skin conditioning agent and emollient that sits on top of skin to soften and hydrate it.
Over 98% of the oil is made up of long-chain fatty acids, mostly aachidic acid (61%), docosenoic acid (~16%), and docosadienoic acid (~18%).
This combination is not really found in any other plant oil and is the reason this is one of the most stable botanical oils available.
Some studies show it to be more stable than jojoba oil, helps a product resist going rancid, and can help extend the shelf life of a formula.
It also naturally contains vitamin E and phytosterols that give it a mild antioxidant benefit.
This ingredient is typically used from around 1% to fairly high levels since it's gentle; it's well-tolerated and low on the irritation scale.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTin 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.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
