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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Multi-Stick Tender versus Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on January 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

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, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Blush American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Blush

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

Blush

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

Price

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Starts at $34.00
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Starts at $23.00

Ingredient Info

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Ilia Multi-Stick 18 ingredients

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

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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Ilia Multi-Stick 18 ingredients

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 14.

2
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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Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 15.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 23.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 16.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 17.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: 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.

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Ilia Multi-Stick Tender contains this as ingredient number 18.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

Ilia Multi-Stick 18 ingredients

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

6% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
78% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Ilia Multi-Stick 18 ingredients

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Ilia Multi-Stick 18 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 reviews

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 8 reviews
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Apr 12, 2023

amazing blush
amazing blush, absolutely worth the hype. the only problem is that you may feel compelled to buy many different shades, as i did.

amazing blush
amazing blush, absolutely worth the hype. the only problem is that you may feel compelled to buy many different shades, as i did.

Color: Encourage

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