Comparison between MERIT Flush Balm vs. Lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Balm #02 Pure Beam

MERIT

Flush Balm

Lilybyred

Luv Beam Cheek Balm #02 Pure Beam

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21 Ingredients 21

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Octyldodecanol

Triethylhexanoin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Titanium Dioxide

Polyethylene

Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Silica

Mica

Diisostearyl Malate

Octyldodecanol

Synthetic Wax

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

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Uniqueness16 out of 21

76.2%

Uniqueness16 out of 21

76.2%

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

2 out of 21

10%

chemical

11 out of 21

52%

natural

2 out of 21

10%

chemical

13 out of 21

62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#13

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

Titanium Dioxide^#3

Detailed view

MERIT Flush Balm vs. Lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Balm #02 Pure Beam

Position 1

#1Octyldodecanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Moisturizing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#1Triethylhexanoin

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking, Solvent

Softening

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 2

#2Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#2Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 3

#3Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#3Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

Position 4

#4Polyethylene

Origin: chemical

Role: Abrasive, Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 5

#5Silica

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.

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#5Mica

Origin: natural

Role: Colorant

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Mica is a natural mineral used in cosmetics because of its beautiful and shiny appearance. It’s used in powders, highlighters, and other makeup products. It’s absolutely neutral to our skin and will not cause any skin-related problems.