Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey versus Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe foundations. They have a total of 11 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, parabens or sulfates
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Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
Foundation
A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.
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Ingredient Info
Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick 34 ingredients
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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
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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Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick 34 ingredients
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick 34 ingredients
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Octyldodecanol • Polyethylene • Silica • Microcrystalline Wax • Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate • Mica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Water • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Isopentyldiol • Propylene Carbonate • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Hydrogenated Polydecene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Octyldodecanol • Silica • Polyethylene • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Synthetic Wax • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Cera Microcristallina • Sorbitan Isostearate • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Glycerin • Water • Mica • BHT • CI 77491 • CI 77891
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Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 3.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff 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.
Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 4.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 SilicaMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 5.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 MicaMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 8.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 23.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 11.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 8.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 19.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 PolyisobuteneMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 22.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 7.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 28.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 22.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateMilk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 31.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 77891Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 34.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 77491Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick Golden Honey contains this as ingredient number 35.
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Milk Makeup Flex Foundation Stick 34 ingredients
Merit Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick 26 ingredients
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