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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette versus e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 11 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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Contour Dutch Brand Netherlands
Blush American Brand United States

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of 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

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 2.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 13.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 14.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 17.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 20.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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

HEMA B.A.E. #SelfieReady Contour Palette contains this as ingredient number 21.

e.l.f. cosmetics Bite-Size Face Duo White Peach contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

5% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
5% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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