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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 versus Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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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Starts at $36.00
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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

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-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.

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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This 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.

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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
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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Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Clinique Blended Face Powder Transparency 2 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

15% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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