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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) versus Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum .

Last updated on August 14, 2023. Published on October 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

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Blush American Brand United States
Blush Brand

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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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.

Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.

This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 10.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 18.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 21.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 22.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 24.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 30.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 31.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 32.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 36.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 39.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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 Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 40.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks Velvet Plum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

6% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
34% have no rating yet

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