theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert Versus Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Bronzer - Park Ave Princess
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert 18 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Bronzer 22 ingredients
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What's inside
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theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert 18 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Bronzer 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPtfe
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Isoeicosane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Aroma
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Oryza Sativa Extract, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Aroma, Water, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Montmorillonite, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Zinc Stearate, CI 77742, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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