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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope versus Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy .

Published on September 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe blushes. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Blush American Brand United States
Blush American Brand United States

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

Blush

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help color cheeks and other parts of the face.

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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Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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 Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 4.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 4.

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 5.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 6.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 7.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 8.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.

Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.

Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 10.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 11.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 12.

12
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 13.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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 Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 15.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.

Lotus flower extract has antioxidant properties from compounds such as flavonoids. Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.

Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 16.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Refreshing, Tonic

We don't have a description for Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 17.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

Learn more about CI 15850

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 19.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 20.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 21.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 22.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Hope contains this as ingredient number 23.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Happy contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

17% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 10 ratings
Full Coverage (1) Good Color (1) Long Lasting (1) Natural (1) Satin (1)
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kaya02

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

the best liquid blush out there! sooo pigmented and lasts all day. the shade "hope" is a pretty clean girl shade, i use it every time i wear...

the best liquid blush out there! sooo pigmented and lasts all day. the shade "hope" is a pretty clean girl shade, i use it every time i wear makeup. <3

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 10 ratings
Buildable (1) Dewy (1) Good Color (1) Long Lasting (1)
Butter's avatar

Butter

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The best cool-toned shade!
I'm so happy to have finally found my perfect cool-toned shade, the first rare beauty blush colour I owned was in...

The best cool-toned shade!
I'm so happy to have finally found my perfect cool-toned shade, the first rare beauty blush colour I owned was in "hope" which although I like it's not my best shade, I honestly hadn't realise that this shade existed and I have no idea why it's not talked about more, it's brilliant for anyone with a cool-undertone and all with the classic pigment of rare beauty blushes! Such an underrated shade.

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Skyler_278

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It’s so pretty

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