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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REFY Cream Blush Malaya versus Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

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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.

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Ingredient Info

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REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

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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REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
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.

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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 31.

3
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.

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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 40.

4
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.

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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
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.

REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 11.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush Harmony (Matte) contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

0% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
73% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 35 ingredients

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