Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish Powder Versus MCoBeauty. Miracle Flawless Pressed Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Sorbitol
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Humulus Lupulus Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Colloidal Gold
AntimicrobialGlutathione
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Talc, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Amino Acids, Sorbitol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Humulus Lupulus Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Colloidal Gold, Glutathione, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis 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.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineThis ingredient comes as a powder made up of small, porous, microbeads. It is used to add a silky feel to products and also helps absorb oil.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
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 TalcWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
