Catrice Invisible Matte Loose Powder - Transparent Versus NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder - Light
Updated on April 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Catrice Invisible Matte Loose Powder 5 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Catrice Invisible Matte Loose Powder 5 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder 11 ingredients
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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.
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.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Catrice Invisible Matte Loose Powder 5 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder 11 ingredients
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