Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain - Coral Kiss Versus Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint - Kiss from a Rose
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free blushes. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain 28 ingredients
Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain 28 ingredients
Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Silylate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAroma
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Silica Silylate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trideceth-6, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, CI 15985, CI 16035, CI 17200, CI 42090, CI 45380, CI 45410, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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 Hyaluronate1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCi 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.
Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.
This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.
Learn more about CI 16035Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.
It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.
This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:
Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.
According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.
Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.
Learn more about CI 45410Ingredient Ratings
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Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain 28 ingredients
Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Huda Beauty Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain 28 ingredients
Essence What A Tint! Lip & Cheek Tint 19 ingredients
✔️ good price
✔️ non-comedogenic
❌ not fungal acne-safe
❌ was difficult to apply on my cheeks. Made me look like a clown 🤡 Maybe it's okay for the lips, but I wouldn't recommend it..
