Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on August 28, 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 and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 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
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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 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 🎉
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 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
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 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
Isododecane • 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 Cera • 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 • Barium Sulfate • Colophonium • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • CI 45410 • CI 15850
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 PolyisobuteneMerit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 2.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 5.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 14.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 77891Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 16.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 15850Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 18.
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick Pink Skies contains this as ingredient number 45.
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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick 45 ingredients
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