Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette Versus Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette - Nude Medium
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eyeshadows. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette 18 ingredients
Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette 29 ingredients
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Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette 18 ingredients
Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, CI 19140, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470, CI 16035, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77742, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcMica 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 SilicaEthylhexyl 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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWe don't have a description for Tridecyl Trimellitate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 AcetateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ingredient Ratings
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