Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick - Power Boost Versus Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer - Seine
Updated on October 16, 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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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 24 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 24 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Odorata Root Extract
RefreshingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ultramarines
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Isononanoate, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Hydroxide, BHT, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ultramarines, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 42090
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteAluminum 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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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 77491Ci 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.
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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 24 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick 24 ingredients
Merit Beauty Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer 25 ingredients
A bit light on me but I think I need a darker color. Super natural and looks beautiful on the skin.
