Estée Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Versus Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Nylon-12
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTin Oxide
AbrasiveKaolin
AbrasiveSilica
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Isopentyldiol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Caprylyl Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Kaolin, Silica, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77400, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 61570, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77007, CI 19140
Talc
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentTocopherol
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, CI 77891, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 19140, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ci 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 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.
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 is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolZinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc Stearate