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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder Medium versus Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder .

Last updated on January 10, 2024. Published on January 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States

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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Buy Halo Glow Setting Powder

Starts at $8.00
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Buy Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder

Starts at $36.00

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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