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Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

bareMinerals Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder Matte
bareMinerals Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder
Setting Spray & Powder
American Brand United States
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Setting Spray & Powder
French Brand France

Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder
Zea Mays Starch Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
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Zea 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.

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Corn Starch Modified Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

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Zinc Stearate Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0

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

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Talc Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
1 / 0 Exfoliant Icon
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Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.

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Nylon-12
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Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate Emollient
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
3 Concerns

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Zea Mays Starch Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
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Zea 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.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Sodium Dehydroacetate Preservative
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This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

Sorbic Acid Preservative
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Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

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Polymethyl Methacrylate

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

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CI 77007 Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

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CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

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

CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Methicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Methicone is a type of silicone.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Kaolin Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon
ExfoliantExfoliant Icon 2 Benefits

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

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Sodium Sulfate
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Sodium Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

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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.

Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
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Zea 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.

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Cosmetic Colorant
Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Ingredient Ratings

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

Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder
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2
1
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mixed
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Translucent Loose Setting Powder
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4
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mixed
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When to use

21 Routines
81% use in am
19% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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bareMinerals Illuminating Mineral Veil Powder 4 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Matte (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1)

Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients

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