Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow versus Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on June 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free bronzers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Diisostearyl Malate • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Silica • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Stearalkonium Hectorite • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491
Octyldodecyl Myristate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Diisostearyl Malate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Silica • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate • Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sorbitan Isostearate • Microcrystalline Wax • Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Lecithin • Methicone • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Water • BHT • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 1.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 11.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 2.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearatePixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 3.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 15.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 4.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 3.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxPixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 5.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about SilicaPixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 7.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 8.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 8.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopitePixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 9.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 6.
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!
Learn more about WaterPixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 26.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.
Learn more about CI 77491Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze Beach Glow contains this as ingredient number 29.
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze 29 ingredients
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