Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer - Seine Versus Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer - Bask
Updated on October 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free bronzers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Myristate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Lecithin, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Water, BHT, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Mica, Squalane, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Zea Mays Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
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 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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.
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 SilicaSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxIngredient Ratings
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Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer 21 ingredients
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