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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray versus e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist .

Published on August 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Setting Spray & Powder British Brand United Kingdom
Facial Treatment 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.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
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: 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 Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

We don't have a description for Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
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 Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Full Coverage (1) Long Lasting (1) Natural (1) Satin (1)
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MichelleR

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Field tested in the rain. Makeup never moved. TEN STARS!

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Butter

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Overpriced, average. I didn't really see a difference in the lasting power of my makeup and it's heavily perfumed. It didn't irritate my skin but...

Overpriced, average. I didn't really see a difference in the lasting power of my makeup and it's heavily perfumed. It didn't irritate my skin but it was a little overwhelming. So expensive for perfumed water.

e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1) Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
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sillybilly

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

it might be a little bit dry or irritating for some people, but its a veryyy good setting spray and keeps my makeup on for hours

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