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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm versus Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on February 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Blush French Brand France
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

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 17.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 18.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 4.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 19.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 20.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
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.

Learn more about CI 77891

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 21.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush Orgasm contains this as ingredient number 24.

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush Pink Flirt contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

25% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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NARS Cosmetics Liquid Blush 24 ingredients

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Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush 29 ingredients

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