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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam versus Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink .

Last updated on December 18, 2023. Published on December 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter American Brand United States
Highlighter American Brand United States

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Price

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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

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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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: 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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 1.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 2.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 4.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 7.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 11.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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.

NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 17.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 18.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator Sunbeam contains this as ingredient number 19.

Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter Satiny Pink contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

11% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator 19 ingredients

3.0 /5
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Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter 35 ingredients

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