Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder - Medium Versus Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer - Warm glow
Updated on January 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder 26 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder 26 ingredients
Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Panthenyl Triacetate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Farnesyl Acetate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Bisabolol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Farnesyl Acetate, Farnesol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 75470, CI 19140
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Zinc Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Zea Mays Starch, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Kaolin, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Mica 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
Learn more about Zinc StearateIngredient Ratings
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