Absidy Beauty Complexion Blur Powder - Oat Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder - Clear
Updated on July 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Absidy Beauty Complexion Blur Powder 20 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Absidy Beauty Complexion Blur Powder 20 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Matte Poreless Oil Control Powder 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientParfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
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