Comparison between MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer vs. NudeStix Bronze Matte

MERIT

Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer

NudeStix

Bronze Matte

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22 Ingredients 14

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Octyldodecyl Myristate

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Isononyl Isononanoate

Kaolin

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Synthetic Wax

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Diisostearyl Malate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Silica

Caprylyl Glycol

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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Uniqueness21 out of 22

95.5%

Uniqueness13 out of 14

92.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 22

23%

chemical

12 out of 22

55%

natural

2 out of 14

14%

chemical

10 out of 14

71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

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Detailed view

MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer vs. NudeStix Bronze Matte

Position 1

#1Octyldodecyl Myristate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#1Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent

Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 2

#2Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2Kaolin

Origin: natural

Role: Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent

Cleansing

Soothing

Lightening

Lifting

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 3

#3Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#3Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Origin: chemical

Role: Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Synthetic Wax

Origin: natural

Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 5

#5Diisostearyl Malate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Surfactant

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#5Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidants

Softening

Nutrifying

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.