Bourjois Paris Always Fabulous Bronzing Powder - 001 Medium Versus Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer - Chocolate Soleil
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both bronzers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Bourjois Paris Always Fabulous Bronzing Powder 22 ingredients
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bourjois Paris Always Fabulous Bronzing Powder 22 ingredients
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnesium Myristate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Silica
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Maltodextrin, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 75470
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Saccharin
MaskingParfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Parfum, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThis ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
Mica 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 MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Learn more about SilicaTalc 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.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcIngredient Ratings
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