Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder - Stay Cream Versus Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Light Medium
Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 4 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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Ingredient Info
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 21 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder 7 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 21 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 TalcSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 21 ingredients
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder 7 ingredients
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Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 21 ingredients
Worked for a while then stooped
I loved this product at first. It worked amazing. And it still continued to work, but I noticed after a year of using it, my skin began to react to it everytime I put it on. It would redden and become irritated for days. Not sure what changed if anything, but I can't use it anymore. If it works for you, it's an awesome product that really does mattify. I Show more
