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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette versus Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on January 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer Brand

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

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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 (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
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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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
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.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 15.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 16.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 4.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer Sun Kissed contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

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24% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
12% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
73% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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