Essence Meta Glow Highlighter - Violet Versus Essence Magic Filter Glow Booster - 10 Light
Updated on October 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Essence Meta Glow Highlighter 16 ingredients
Essence Magic Filter Glow Booster 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essence Meta Glow Highlighter 16 ingredients
Essence Magic Filter Glow Booster 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientEthylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Mica, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caproic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Mica 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 MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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