Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Stick - Lit - Champange Versus Glossier Haloscope Balm Dewy Highlighter Stick - Quartz
Updated on February 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free highlighters. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Stick 21 ingredients
Glossier Haloscope Balm Dewy Highlighter Stick 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Stick 21 ingredients
Glossier Haloscope Balm Dewy Highlighter Stick 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Tin Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica 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 SilicaMica 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 MicaCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilTin 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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When to use
Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Stick 21 ingredients
Glossier Haloscope Balm Dewy Highlighter Stick 13 ingredients
Reviews
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Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Stick 21 ingredients
It leaves a nice, healthy glow with a subtle and natural effect
