Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder - 1 Fair Versus Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Translucent
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pei-10
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Talc, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pei-10, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water, Dimethiconol, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Nylon-12
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zea Mays Starch, Methicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 TalcWe don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate yet.
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.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenButylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.
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 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
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