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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on August 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 9 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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Blush American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 3.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 30.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Candelilla Cera isn't fungal acne safe.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 5.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 8.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 13.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 15.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 18.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 20.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 26.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 41.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Dash contains this as ingredient number 28.

Summer Fridays Blush Balm Lip + Cheek Stick with Hyaluronic Acid Heat Wave contains this as ingredient number 42.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

7% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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