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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost versus Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on May 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free bronzers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

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Bronzer American Brand United States
Bronzer American Brand United States

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Price

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Buy Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick

Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $30.00

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 2.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 10.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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 Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 11.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 12.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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.

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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 19.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 20.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick Power Boost contains this as ingredient number 21.

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Seine contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

17% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 23 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Buildable (1) Good Color (1) Light Coverage (1) Natural (1)
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chlolands

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

A bit light on me but I think I need a darker color. Super natural and looks beautiful on the skin.

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