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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REFY Cream Blush Malaya versus Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and 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 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

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 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

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 1.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cera Microcristallina isn't fungal acne safe.

REFY Cream Blush Malaya contains this as ingredient number 6.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
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.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 19.

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.

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Beverly Hills contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

0% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
73% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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REFY Cream Blush 11 ingredients

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Reviews

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Merit Beauty Flush Balm 18 ingredients

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