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rhode Pocket Blush - Piggy Versus Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush - Harmony (Matte)

Blush

American Brand

Updated on June 10, 2024

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, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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rhode Pocket Blush 29 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 36 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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rhode Pocket Blush 29 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Pocket Blush

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Emollient

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Kaolin

Silica

Magnesium/Potassium/Silicon/Fluoride/Hydroxide/Oxide

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Antimicrobial

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Emollient

2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

CI 45410

Cosmetic Colorant

2 / 0

CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

Powder Blush

Talc

Zinc Stearate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

3 / 3 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Silica

Abrasive

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Tin Oxide

Abrasive

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Mica

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77163

CI 42090

CI 77400

CI 75470

CI 77289

CI 77288

CI 77510

CI 77742

CI 15850

CI 45410

CI 73360

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

CI 16035

CI 77007

CI 19140

CI 15985

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

CI 45410

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye.

It often goes by both Red 28 or Red 27; manufacturers label both ingredients as CI 45410.

This dye is commonly found in makeup because it imparts a vivid color. Some types of this dye change color based on pH level and interaction with moisture:

Your skin has a natural pH of around 4.5 - 5.5.

According to the FDA, CI 45410 is not permitted for use in eye products.

Red 27 is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane