Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder Versus bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 - Fairly Light 03
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder 15 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
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Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder 15 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideThis 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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Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder 15 ingredients
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
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Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder 15 ingredients
no flashback, sets beautifully, and not streaky. my second favorite loose powder, i love it for baking and it's my backup for when i run out of my main powder.
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 5 ingredients
Best powder foundation I’ve used
Worst breakout of my life
