Joocyee Jelly Highlighter Stick - Silk Veil Versus Milk Makeup Bionic Glow Hydrating Liquid Illuminator - Virtual Luminous Peach
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Joocyee Jelly Highlighter Stick 22 ingredients
Milk Makeup Bionic Glow Hydrating Liquid Illuminator 32 ingredients
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Joocyee Jelly Highlighter Stick 22 ingredients
Milk Makeup Bionic Glow Hydrating Liquid Illuminator 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantChondrus Crispus
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-20 Glyceryl Cocoate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantParfum
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Maltitol
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, CI 77891, Chondrus Crispus, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Calcium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Betaine, PEG-20 Glyceryl Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Parfum, Tin Oxide, Maltitol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Prunus Cerasus Fruit Water
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGanoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glucose
HumectantLecithin
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Prunus Cerasus Fruit Water, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Water, Acacia Senegal Gum, Zea Mays Starch, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glucose, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCi 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 778911,2-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
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.
Learn more about MicaButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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