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Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Beverly Hills Versus Glossier Cloud Paint - Beam

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Updated on October 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

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

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

Glossier Cloud Paint 30 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

Glossier Cloud Paint 30 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cloud Paint

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cosmetic Colorant

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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Abrasive, Absorbent

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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Emulsifying

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate

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 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

When to use

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

Glossier Cloud Paint 30 ingredients

35 Routines
86% use in am
14% use in pm
94% use every day
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18 Routines
89% use in am
11% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

5.00
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Buildable 100% Good Color 100% Light Coverage 100%

Glossier Cloud Paint 30 ingredients

5.00
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Good Color 100% Dewy 33% Long Lasting 33%