Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder - Golden Flower Crown Versus Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter - Cookie

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown versus Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on April 30, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

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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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter

Highlighter American Brand United States

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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Ingredient Info

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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder 34 ingredients

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 27 ingredients

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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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder 34 ingredients

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder 34 ingredients

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter 27 ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Dimethicone • Boron Nitride • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Nylon-12 • Ethyl Macadamiate • Polysorbate 20 • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tin Oxide • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Water • Silica • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Polyacrylamide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Lauroyl Lysine • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol • Titanium Dioxide • Mica • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 75470 • Sodium Ferrocyanide

Dimethicone • Mica • Alumina • Isododecane • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Triethylhexanoin • Polyethylene • Magnesium Myristate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Tin Oxide • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 45410 • CI 73360 • CI 77007 • CI 77163 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77891

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Dimethicone

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.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 2.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 1.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 12.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 9.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 14.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tin Oxide

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.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 15.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mica

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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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 29.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 2.

CI 77491

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 30.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 22.

CI 77492

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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 31.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 23.

CI 77499

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder Golden Flower Crown contains this as ingredient number 32.

Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter Cookie contains this as ingredient number 24.

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