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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette versus JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter Turkish Brand Türkiye
Highlighter American Brand United States

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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 (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Preservative
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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.

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does:
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Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

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Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.

As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.

C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about C13-14 Isoparaffin

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 15.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 16.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 18.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

Golden Rose Strobing Highlighter Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

JLo Beauty That Star Filter Complexion Booster contains this as ingredient number 5.

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