Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glossier Cloud Paint Storm versus Glossier Cloud Paint Puff .
Last updated on October 09, 2023. Published on February 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 32 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 🎉
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Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 32 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Methyl Trimethicone • Mica • Butylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Soluble Collagen • Ethylhexylglycerin • Magnesium Sulfate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Tin Oxide • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 75470 • CI 77007 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 73360 • CI 17200 • CI 15985 • CI 42090
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Methyl Trimethicone • Mica • Butylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Soluble Collagen • Ethylhexylglycerin • Magnesium Sulfate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Aluminum Hydroxide • Tin Oxide • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 75470 • CI 77007 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 73360
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 2.
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconeGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 MicaGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 12.
Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 14.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 17.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 20.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 SilicaGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideGlossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 77891Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ci 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 77492Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 28.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 28.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 29.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 29.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Learn more about CI 15850Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 33.
Glossier Cloud Paint Puff contains this as ingredient number 32.
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