Romand Better Than Cheek - C04 Pear Chip Versus 3CE Face Blush Split Second Edition - City Mauve
Updated on June 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe blushes. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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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Ingredient Info
Romand Better Than Cheek 22 ingredients
3CE Face Blush Split Second Edition 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Romand Better Than Cheek 22 ingredients
3CE Face Blush Split Second Edition 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
Methylpropanediol
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Methicone
Emollient
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTalc, Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Methylpropanediol, CI 77491, CI 77220, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Propanediol, CI 77492, CI 77499, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, CI 73360, CI 77007, CI 19140, Water
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientKaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Silica, CI 77015, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, CI 77891, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Kaolin, Tocopherol, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 73360, CI 77742, CI 77492, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 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 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 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.
We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate yet.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
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 SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneIngredient Ratings
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Romand Better Than Cheek 22 ingredients
3CE Face Blush Split Second Edition 24 ingredients
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