NARS Cosmetics Powder Blush - Deep Throat Versus Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush - Cheer
Updated on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Powder Blush 18 ingredients
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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NARS Cosmetics Powder Blush 18 ingredients
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tapioca Starch, Boron Nitride, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl 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 GlycolOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
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.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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NARS Cosmetics Powder Blush 18 ingredients
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush 17 ingredients
Reviews
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NARS Cosmetics Powder Blush 18 ingredients
A TikTok filter made me buy this and I’m glad I did. This shade looks good on medium skin with warm undertones. I prefer wearing this on bare skin or with tinted moisturizer.
