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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Cloud Paint Puff versus Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage .

Last updated on October 09, 2023. Published on April 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 6 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, fragrances or parabens

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Blush American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Price

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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 4.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 18.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 24.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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 Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 26.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 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.

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Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 31.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Glossier Cloud Paint 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 10 ratings
Full Coverage (1) Good Color (1) Long Lasting (1) Matte (1) Natural (1)
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ZivanyV.Pena

14 days ago · Oily Skin
Review

It's excellent. It seems very natural, if you have oily skin it will be good for you since it doesn't make your skin shiny and it is so...

It's excellent. It seems very natural, if you have oily skin it will be good for you since it doesn't make your skin shiny and it is so concentrated that a drop on each cheek works.

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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

amazing blush
amazing blush, absolutely worth the hype. the only problem is that you may feel compelled to buy many different shades, as i did.

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