Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium versus Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 15 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Highlighter
Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 36 ingredients
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 34 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 36 ingredients
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 34 ingredients
Water • Hydrogenated Didecene • Squalane • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Isoamyl Laurate • Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aluminum Hydroxide • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Tin Oxide • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • CI 77163
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • C13-15 Alkane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Mica • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Magnesium Sulfate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Hexyl Laurate • Polysilicone-11 • Butylene Glycol • Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil • Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Polypropylsilsesquioxane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Propanediol • Propylene Carbonate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Magnesium Stearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyapatite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Zinc Oxide • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • CI 77499 • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Watere.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Glycerine.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 17.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectoritee.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene Carbonatee.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 27.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oile.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 31.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum Hydroxidee.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 22.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilanee.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 29.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamatee.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ci 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 77891e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ci 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.
e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lumene Blur 16h Longwear Foundation SPF 15 Ultra Light contains this as ingredient number 33.
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