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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent versus Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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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.

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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

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 2.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch.

Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 5.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 9.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 12.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 01 Translucent contains this as ingredient number 15.

Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 140 Light contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

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40% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Essence Skin Lovin Sensitive Mineral Powder 15 ingredients

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Covergirl Clean Fresh Pressed Powder 16 ingredients

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