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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust versus HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette .

Published on April 16, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter British Brand United Kingdom
Bronzer Dutch Brand Netherlands

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Bronzer

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

Price

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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

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 1.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 2.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 4.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 6.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 7.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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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Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 8.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 10.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
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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Rimmel London High'light powder Highlighter 001 Stardust contains this as ingredient number 11.

HEMA B.A.E. BronzerThanYou Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

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