e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Pressed Powder Versus MCoBeauty. Miracle Flawless Pressed Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Palmitate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Synthetic Sapphire
Squalane
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 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
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Nylon-12
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
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.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
