Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick Versus Mac Cosmetics Glow Play Cushiony Blush
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPolybutene
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate
Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel Forming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polybutene, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Squalane, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Apricot Kernel Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/(Angelica Gigas/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon) Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hexyl Laurate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 73360, CI 42090, CI 45410, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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.
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 15850Ci 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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
