Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer versus Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on December 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer 22 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer 27 ingredients
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer 22 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer 22 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer 27 ingredients
Mica • Boron Nitride • Silica • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Magnesium Stearate • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Squalane • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ceramide Ns • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tin Oxide • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77007
Mica • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Boron Nitride • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Octyldodecanol • Benzoic Acid • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Dehydroacetic Acid • Diamond Powder • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Laureth-7 • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylamide • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Sorbic Acid • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Tin Oxide • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • CI 77163 • CI 77492 • CI 77891
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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 MicaFlower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 SilicaFlower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 19.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateFlower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 14.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 FluorphlogopiteFlower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 77891Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer 22 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer 27 ingredients
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Flower Beauty by Drew Heatwave Luminous Bronzer 22 ingredients
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer 27 ingredients
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