Merit Beauty Flush Balm Versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick

Merit Beauty Flush Balm Versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Octyldodecanol

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Polyethylene

Silica

Diisostearyl Malate

Synthetic Wax

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Cera Microcristallina

Tocopherol

Methicone

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

BHT

CI 77891

CI 77492

CI 15850

CI 19140

Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyethylene, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Tocopherol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 19140

Isododecane

Glycerin

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

C9-12 Alkane

Behenyl Behenate

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Isohexadecane

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Triethylhexanoin

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Sodium Hyaluronate

Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract

Tocopheryl Acetate

Propanediol

C13-15 Alkane

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Alumina

Magnesium Oxide

Butylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Glyceryl Linoleate

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

Trihydroxystearin

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Propylene Carbonate

Mica

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77120

Rosin

CI 77491

CI 77499

CI 45410

Isododecane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C9-12 Alkane, Behenyl Behenate, Polyethylene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isohexadecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Trihydroxystearin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77120, Rosin, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 45410, CI 15850

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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.

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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.

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.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.

It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.

Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.

This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).

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