Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance versus Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on February 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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

Shop

Buy High Definition Powder

Starts at $6.00
Shop

Buy Bake and Set Setting Powder

Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance contains this as ingredient number 1.

Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Silica

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance contains this as ingredient number 2.

Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica 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 Mica

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance contains this as ingredient number 3.

Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77491

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance contains this as ingredient number 6.

Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.

Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.

This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.

Learn more about CI 16035

e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance contains this as ingredient number 8.

Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 25 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to e.l.f. cosmetics High Definition Powder Soft Luminance.

See 25 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Morphe Bake and Set Setting Powder Translucent.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...