about-face Curtain Call Set & Smooth Loose Powder - Finale Versus NYX Cosmetics Wonder Snatch Setting Powder - 02 Cheeky Cherry
Updated on February 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
about-face Curtain Call Set & Smooth Loose Powder 27 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Wonder Snatch Setting Powder 20 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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about-face Curtain Call Set & Smooth Loose Powder 27 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Wonder Snatch Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl PCA
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningRhodochrosite Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Mica, Zea Mays Starch, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Kaolin, Distarch Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diatomaceous Earth, Squalane, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecyl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77492, CI 45410, Water, Rhodochrosite Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Yeast Extract, Tocopherol, Copper Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Camellia Sinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Zea Mays Starch, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Palmitoyl Camellia Sinensis Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77492Mica 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.
Learn more about MicaPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchIngredient Ratings
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