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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter versus Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick .

Last updated on November 08, 2023. Published on November 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free highlighters. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Highlighter British Brand United Kingdom
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

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

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 1.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica 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.

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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 4.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 5.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia safe.

This wax comes from a shrub native to Mexico. Since it is a plant derived wax, it is considered vegan.

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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 6.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica 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.

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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 8.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 10.

Morphe Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

11% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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