Merit Beauty Flush Balm - Beverly Hills Versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick - Pink Skies
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, 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 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
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 19 ingredients
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventBehenyl Behenate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
SolventC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAlumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Propylene Carbonate
SolventMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantRosin
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C9-12 Alkane, Behenyl Behenate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isohexadecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77120, Rosin, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 15850
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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCi 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 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 15850Ingredient Ratings
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