e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder - Tan Warm Versus Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC35
Updated on January 14, 2025
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They both contain exfoliants
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 10 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder 23 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation 10 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Palmitate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSynthetic Sapphire
Squalane
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Zinc Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Isoamyl Laurate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Sapphire, Squalane, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about SilicaTitanium 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.
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