Florasis Flawless Jade Breathable Setting Powder Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Translucent Setting Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingArnebia Euchroma Root Extract
AntimicrobialNephrite Powder
Abrasive
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pearl Powder
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Arnebia Euchroma Root Extract, Nephrite Powder, Silk Powder, Butylene Glycol, Pearl Powder, Kaolin, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbic Acid, CI 77742, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
This ingredient is a powder used to improve texture, slip, and give products a silky texture.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSorbic Acid is a preservative that stops your product from spoiling by stopping microbes from growing.
As a preservative, it's kind of a specialist: it has a broad spectrum of activity against yeast and molds but is weaker against bacteria. That's why it's often paired with another preservative to cover that gap.
This ingredient is also pretty picky about pH; it performs best at pH 6.5 or below.
At the right pH level, sorbic acid is "active" and can slip through the outer wall of a microbe. Once inside, it turns the cell's interior more acidic to shut down the microbe from the inside.
The EU caps this ingredient at 0.6% while the CIR has concluded it's safe at concentrations up to 1%. It's most often used around 0.05-0.2% in cosmetics.
Though this ingredient is considered low-sensitizing and well-tolerated, a very small number of people may have a contact allergy to it. Be sure to patch test if you have a history of allergies towards preservatives.
Learn more about Sorbic Acid
