Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto - Beamy 202 Versus Chanel Baume Essentiel - Sculpting
Updated on November 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto 33 ingredients
Chanel Baume Essentiel 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto 33 ingredients
Chanel Baume Essentiel 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Nylon-12
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica, CI 77891, Talc, Alumina, CI 77491, CI 77492, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, CI 77499, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Diisostearyl Malate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491Ci 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 77891Diisostearyl 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.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaSilica 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 SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
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