e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder - Soft Luminance Versus Glossier Wowder - G8-G10
Updated on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe 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
e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder 8 ingredients
Glossier Wowder 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder 8 ingredients
Glossier Wowder 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 SilicaMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
This 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder 8 ingredients
Glossier Wowder 12 ingredients
Reviews
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e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder 8 ingredients
An inexpensive FA-safe powder that works surprisingly well for the price. Very mattifying.
Glossier Wowder 12 ingredients
Wow what an amazing product. It deserves to be hyped up. I believe it is acne safe as I have not once ever broken out from this powder and I am acne prone. It is seamless and velvety. I’m surprised a product can make your face matte yet also glowy. I love the way it feels on my skin - almost as though it isn’t even on the skin like most powders. It isn’t cakey looking. I don’t feel like it Show more
