Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Beverly Hills Versus Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter - 200 Medium-Nude Glow
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
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
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 40 ingredients
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients
Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Highlighter 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, 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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientNylon-12
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyvinyl Laurate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Nylon-12, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ozokerite, Polyvinyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Silicate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470, CI 77007, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77742, CI 77400, CI 77000, CI 15985, CI 16035, CI 42090, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
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 SilicaDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteCi 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 77891Ci 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 77492Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 15850CI 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 19140Ingredient Ratings
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