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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Boy Brow Blond versus Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on February 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eyebrow American Brand United States
Bronzer British Brand United Kingdom

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Price

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Starts at $17.00
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Starts at $29.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 10.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 12.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 14.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 29.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 30.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 31.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Boy Brow Blond contains this as ingredient number 33.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
66% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
76% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 reviews
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Jan 9, 2023

Didn't work for me
This makes me breakout in my eyebrow area. No, it's not folliculitis -- the skin between the hairs develops whiteheads and pustules.

My eyebrows are very faint and I don't have a lot of them. Boybrow didn't really...

Didn't work for me
This makes me breakout in my eyebrow area. No, it's not folliculitis -- the skin between the hairs develops whiteheads and pustules.

My eyebrows are very faint and I don't have a lot of them. Boybrow didn't really do enough to make them stand out more, but the color does at least last, as minimal as it is.

Color: Blond

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

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