Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter - Starglow Versus NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator - Sunbeam
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free highlighters. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter 17 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter 17 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Lactic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
C9-11 Pareth-6
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C9-11 Pareth-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Benzophenone-3, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMica 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.
Learn more about MicaEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter 17 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter 17 ingredients
I broke out immediately.
Absolutely love! Smooths my skin texture, gives a nice and natural glow. Not shiny or glittery like some luminescence. Makes my skin feel incredibly soft all day. It’s a great primer.
NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator 20 ingredients
I like the colour and the effect, but I had to be pretty careful applying it as it's liquidy enough to kind of shift the makeup underneath if you swipe it. I think it might be nicer just as a way to brighten up a sunblock-and-mascara face possibly.
