Natasha Denona Hy-Sculpt Liquid Bronzer Versus Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCI 77499
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyphenylsilsesquioxane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Vanillin
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Isoeugenyl Acetate
Perfuming
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Jasmine Oil/Extract
Carvone
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Terpinolene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Eugenol
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, CI 77491, CI 77163, Alumina, Sodium Chloride, CI 77499, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Coumarin, Limonene, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pinene, Vanillin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Amyl Salicylate, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Linalool, Citral, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Geranyl Acetate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Jasmine Oil/Extract, Carvone, Benzyl Benzoate, 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Alpha-Terpinene, Benzyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Eugenol, Menthol
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Carbonate, Isohexadecane, C13-15 Alkane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Kaolin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Behenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cera Microcristallina, Polyethylene, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as “mineral” by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isn’t as strong as zinc oxide’s, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopheryl 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 AcetateThis 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.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
