r.e.m. beauty Wicked Galinda Glow Drops Versus Lys Beauty Aim High Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter - Brave
Updated on October 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
r.e.m. beauty Wicked Galinda Glow Drops 28 ingredients
Lys Beauty Aim High Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter 15 ingredients
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r.e.m. beauty Wicked Galinda Glow Drops 28 ingredients
Lys Beauty Aim High Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter 15 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyester-5
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Tin Oxide, Silica, Nonapeptide-1, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMica 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.
Learn more about MicaPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCi 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 77891Ci 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 77491Ingredient Ratings
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