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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut versus Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on December 29, 2021

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

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

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut contains this as ingredient number 2.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut contains this as ingredient number 6.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut contains this as ingredient number 7.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

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Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade Nut contains this as ingredient number 8.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

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0% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Estate Cosmetics Eye Shade 8 ingredients

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients

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