Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Douglas Highlighting Powder versus Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold .
Last updated on January 18, 2024. Published on March 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
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Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
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Ingredient Info
Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter 19 ingredients
Mica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Phenyl Trimethicone • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Glycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Tin Oxide • Chondrus Crispus • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Squalane • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Dicalcium Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Polysorbate 20 • Silica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tin Oxide • Xanthan Gum • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 MicaDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.
Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 10.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 14.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 16.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 18.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 SilicaDouglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 19.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 77491Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 21.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter Light brilliant gold contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter 19 ingredients
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Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter 19 ingredients
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