Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of glow Breathable Blemish Balm versus Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on March 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both bb, cc, tinted moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
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Ingredient Info
glow Breathable Blemish Balm 31 ingredients
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream 70 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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glow Breathable Blemish Balm 31 ingredients
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream 70 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm 31 ingredients
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream 70 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Titanium Dioxide • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Palmitic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Glyceryl Caprylate • Caprylyl Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ethylhexylglycerin • Myristic Acid • Stearic Acid • Tocopherol • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Dimethicone • Tribehenin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Glycerin • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate • Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea • Glycine Soja Sterols • Methicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Chloride • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Glyceryl Behenate • Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate • Silica • Isoceteth-10 • Sodium Citrate • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Lecithin • Arginine • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Proline • Threonine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Phytosteryl Oleate • Meadowfoam Estolide • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glycosphingolipids • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceteareth-20 • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Parfum
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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 Waterglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte 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 Cyclopentasiloxaneglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 2.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxideglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Glyceringlow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polydeceneglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 59.
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.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Hectoriteglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 25.
This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 9.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 66.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acidglow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 54.
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 77492glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 67.
Ci 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 77491glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 68.
Ci 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.
glow Breathable Blemish Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Holika Holika Holi Pop BB Cream #1 Matte contains this as ingredient number 69.
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