Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick Versus Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick Cheek + Lip Stick

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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Persea Gratissima Oil

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Isononyl Isononanoate

Silica

Parfum

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Mica

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Isopropyl Myristate

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Tin Oxide

Palmitic Acid

Limonene

Linalool

CI 77891

CI 77492

CI 15850

CI 73360

CI 19140

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Mica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Palmitic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 15850, CI 73360, CI 19140

Isododecane

Polyethylene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Behenyl Behenate

Glycerin

Triethylhexanoin

C9-12 Alkane

Isohexadecane

Sodium Hyaluronate

Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract

Propanediol

C13-15 Alkane

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Glyceryl Linoleate

Butylene Glycol

Alumina

Magnesium Oxide

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Trihydroxystearin

Propylene Carbonate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77491

CI 77499

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

In cosmetics, it plays many roles:

One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.

For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (aka candelilla wax) is a vegan stand-in for beeswax. It is a plant-derived wax that functions as an astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film-former, and skin conditioner.

On skin, it forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture while it enhances product stability, prevents separation, and helps color last longer in makeup.

This ingredient is generally safe for use in cosmetics with one nuance: some grades of candelilla wax can naturally contain benzyl alcohol at concentrations high enough to require declaration under EU labeling rules. This isn't a concern for most people but relevant for those with fragrance sensitivities.

Candelilla wax contains fatty acids (mainly C31) and wax esters that can be used by the Malassezia yeast, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

You might see Euphorbia Cerifera "Wax" instead of "cera". This is because some brands, databases, or labels use it interchangeably; they're the same ingredient.

This ingredient is an synthetic emollient, emulsifier, and used as a surface treatment for pigment particles (like iron oxides or titanium dioxide).

The “triisostearate” part of this ingredient is an ester derived from isostearic acid, a long-chain fatty acid.

It "wraps" these ingredients in a form of slippery jacket so they disperse more evenly in oils, glide better on skin, and stick longer without smudging.

Human repeat insult patch tests on foundations containing this ingredient found no sensitization concerns.

Since isostearic acid is a C18 fatty acid, it falls within the carbon chain length that Malassezia can potentially metabolize. This is why this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.

Mica 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.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.

You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.

Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.

The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.

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.

Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.

Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.

It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.

One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.

Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.

Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.

The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.

Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.

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