Kevyn Aucoin The Lighting Stick - Soft Light Versus Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinted Cream Highlighter - Peau de Rose
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and 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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kevyn Aucoin The Lighting Stick 17 ingredients
Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinted Cream Highlighter 19 ingredients
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What's inside
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Kevyn Aucoin The Lighting Stick 17 ingredients
Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinted Cream Highlighter 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Silica, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Aroma
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCapparis Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Cera Alba, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aroma, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 75470
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77891Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMica 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 MicaSilica 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 SilicaSodium 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 HyaluronateTin 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.
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinThis 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.
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