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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep versus Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy .

Last updated on April 22, 2024. Published on May 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier.

Due to its thick oil / waxy texture, it has emollient properties. Emollients help hydrate skin by creating a thin film. This film prevents moisture from escaping.

Glyceryl Undecylenate is created from glycerin and undecylenic acid.

Undecylenic Acid is a fungal treatment, but is not as effective as newer medications.

Due to this, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder Rich/Deep contains this as ingredient number 18.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

33% are loved or liked
28% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Ami Colé Skin Melt Loose Powder 18 ingredients

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Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder 29 ingredients

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sillybilly

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

very good for dry skin! super light and doesn't separate makeup underneath it

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