Honeybee Gardens Multistick - Eden Versus Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Beverly Hills
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Honeybee Gardens Multistick 20 ingredients
Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Honeybee Gardens Multistick 20 ingredients
Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cera Microcristallina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyethylene, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Tocopherol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about SilicaHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneDiisostearyl 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.
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.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteCera Microcristallina isn't fungal acne safe.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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