Persona Dreamstick Cream Blush - Guava Versus Lys Beauty Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick - Bubbly
Updated on May 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free blushes. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Persona Dreamstick Cream Blush 18 ingredients
Lys Beauty Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Persona Dreamstick Cream Blush 18 ingredients
Lys Beauty Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Paraffin
Perfuming
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Acid Red 27 Aluminum Lake
Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake
Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Kaolin, Nylon-12, Paraffin, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Acid Red 27 Aluminum Lake, Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake, Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyisobutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, Octyldodecanol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucomannan, Phenoxyethanol, Trihydroxystearin, Tin Oxide, CI 15850, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolThis ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about TrihydroxystearinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl 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 AcetateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891This 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.
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Persona Dreamstick Cream Blush 18 ingredients
Lys Beauty Higher Standards Cream Glow Blush Stick 23 ingredients
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