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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium versus Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Setting Spray & Powder British Brand United Kingdom
Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Price

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Buy Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

Starts at $48.00
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Buy Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder

Starts at $34.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 18.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

8% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder 29 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Buildable (1) Natural (1)
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sillybilly

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

very good for dry skin! super light and doesn't separate makeup underneath it

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