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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate versus KAHI Highlighter .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe highlighters. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry 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 American Brand United States
Highlighter South Korean Brand South Korea

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

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (5)
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

OctyldodecanolSynthetic FluorphlogopitePolybuteneDiisostearyl MalatePropylene Glycol DibenzoatePolyethyleneHydrogenated PolydeceneDimethiconePhenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicateNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePolyglyceryl-10 NonaisostearateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSynthetic WaxCI 77891Hydrogenated Vegetable OilEthylene/Propylene CopolymerSilica Dimethyl SilylateCopernicia Cerifera WaxGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentBacillus FermentCandida/Garcinia Cambogia FermentKappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractOryza Sativa Germ OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenLithospermum Erythrorhizon RootLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractCrataegus Monogyna Flower ExtractJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractAcetylated Sucrose DistearateDiglyceryl Sebacate/IsopalmitateHydroxyapatiteEuphorbia Cerifera CeraCalcium Aluminum BorosilicateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneStearalkonium HectoriteSilicaAdenosinePropylene CarbonatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateButylene GlycolWaterPropanediolGlycerinDipropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolCeramide NPCitric AcidSoluble ProteoglycanSodium DnaSh-Pentapeptide-9ParfumBenzyl BenzoateHexyl CinnamalBenzyl SalicylateHydroxycitronellalCitronellolLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCI 77491Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract

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, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 6.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 7.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 12.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 14.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 18.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 44.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 19.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Captivate contains this as ingredient number 20.

KAHI Highlighter contains this as ingredient number 65.

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

20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer 20 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 5 ratings

KAHI Highlighter 65 ingredients

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