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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha versus Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on October 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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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

Ingredient Info

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 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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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 ingredients

Talc • Zinc Stearate • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Silica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tin Oxide • Titanium/Titanium Dioxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 77400 • CI 75470 • CI 77289 • CI 77288 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 16035 • CI 77007 • CI 19140 • CI 15985

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Dicalcium Phosphate • Squalane • Ptfe • Dimethicone • Lauroyl Lysine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chondrus Crispus • Polysorbate 80 • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Zinc Stearate • Silica • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • CI 15850 • CI 77891 • CI 77742 • CI 12085 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 15985 • CI 42090 • CI 45370 • CI 77163 • CI 75470 • CI 73360 • CI 19140 • CI 77491 • CI 77492

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 14.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
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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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 32.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 28.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
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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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 17.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 36.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 29.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 38.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 22.

15
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.

Learn more about CI 19140

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 39.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 30.

16
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Mocha contains this as ingredient number 40.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush Black Honey contains this as ingredient number 24.

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

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 ingredients

6% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush 31 ingredients

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