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Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Terracotta Versus Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer - Bask

Blush

Bronzer

American Brand

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and 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

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer 21 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients

Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Flush Balm

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Polyethylene

Silica

Diisostearyl Malate

Synthetic Wax

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Abrasive

Cera Microcristallina

Emulsion Stabilising

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Methicone

Emollient

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

BHT

CI 77891

CI 77492

CI 15850

CI 19140

Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyethylene, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Tocopherol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 19140

Sunshift Cream Bronzer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Emollient

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Squalane

Emollient

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Skin Conditioning

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Zea Mays Starch

Absorbent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Antioxidant

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching

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.

CI 77891

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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Silica

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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Synthetic Wax

Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Synthetic 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 Wax