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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 Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm - Clear .

Last updated on November 08, 2023. Published on April 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

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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Highlighter British Brand United Kingdom
Lip Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter & Balm Duo Nude Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm - Clear contains this as ingredient number 7.

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.

Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm - Clear contains this as ingredient number 9.

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.

Pat McGrath Labs Lip Fetish Sheer Colour Balm - Clear contains this as ingredient number 5.

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
19% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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