Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta versus Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine .
Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on October 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 18 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Octyldodecanol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 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
Octyldodecyl 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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 SilicaMerit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 5.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 7.
Diisostearyl 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.
Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 6.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 WaxMerit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 7.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 FluorphlogopiteMerit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 8.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 IsostearateMerit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 9.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 10.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 14.
Methicone is a type of silicone.
Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 13.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneMerit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 14.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 18.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 15.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 77492Merit Beauty Flush Balm Terracotta contains this as ingredient number 17.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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