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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills versus Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on May 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening 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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Blush American Brand United States
Blush Canadian Brand Canada

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Price

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Buy Flush Balm

Starts at $30.00
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Starts at $35.00

Ingredient Info

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick 20 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick 20 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene 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.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 7.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 16.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 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 15850

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 18.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick Nude Peach contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick 20 ingredients

11% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick 20 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick 20 ingredients

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