Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn versus Glossier Cloud Paint Storm .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on June 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush 32 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush 32 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush 32 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether • Trehalose • Triethylhexanoin • Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Silica • Phenoxyethanol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Glycerin • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-30 Glyceryl Isostearate • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Tin Oxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Potassium Chloride • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Potassium Laurate • Tocopherol • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 17200 • CI 45410 • CI 77510
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Methyl Trimethicone • Mica • Butylene Glycol • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Soluble Collagen • Ethylhexylglycerin • Magnesium Sulfate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Disodium EDTA • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Pentylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Tin Oxide • Aluminum Hydroxide • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 75470 • CI 77007 • CI 77742 • CI 15850 • CI 73360 • CI 17200 • CI 15985 • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMaybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about SilicaMaybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 11.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMaybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tin 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.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 20.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneMaybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 MicaMaybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 77492Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 28.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Nude Burn contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glossier Cloud Paint Storm contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush 32 ingredients
Glossier Cloud Paint 35 ingredients
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