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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun versus e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Contour Singaporean Brand Singapore
Highlighter American Brand United States

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 1.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 4.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 7.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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.

SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 11.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 12.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 15.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 18.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 21.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 22.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

10
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 23.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
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.

SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 27.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 28.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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SHEGLAM Sun Sculpt Liquid Contour Golden Sun contains this as ingredient number 31.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter 3 Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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