bareMinerals Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder Matte VS NYX Cosmetics

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.

Natural and doesn't cake.

i really really love this product. its perfect for me being acne and fungal acne prone and doesn't look cakey on me. although it sometimes does if you haven't waited for your moisturiser to sit in as it seems to cling to areas but when i remove that and reapply it works very very well. so so natural looking and very good buildable coverage. once you know how to work it properly (there is a knack Show more