Hourglass Cosmetics Unreal Liquid Blush Whim - bright pink

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Hourglass Cosmetics Unreal Liquid Blush - Whim - bright pink Versus Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion - Strawberry

Blush

American Brand

French Brand

Updated on January 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both blushes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

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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Ingredient Info

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Hourglass Cosmetics Unreal Liquid Blush 28 ingredients

Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion 19 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Hourglass Cosmetics Unreal Liquid Blush 28 ingredients

Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Unreal Liquid Blush

Isoamyl Laurate

Emollient

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Diisostearyl Malate

Emollient

Isododecane

Emollient

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

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Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Dimethicone

Caprylyl Glycol

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

UV Absorber

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking

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1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Caproic Acid

Cleansing

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CI 15985

CI 19140

CI 45410

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Blush Color Infusion

Talc

Mica

Dimethicone

Nylon-12

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

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Silica

Abrasive

Magnesium Myristate

Cetyl Dimethicone

Emollient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Caprylyl Glycol

Lauroyl Lysine

Hexylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

CI 15850

CI 77007

CI 77742

CI 19140

Talc, Mica, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 15850, CI 77007, CI 77742, 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.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.