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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel versus Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on December 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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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.

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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

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 13.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 28.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 17.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 41.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 34.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 39.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder N1 Mousseline Pastel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light contains this as ingredient number 44.

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14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
7% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting and Finishing Loose Powder 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Buildable (1) Matte (1) Medium Coverage (1) Natural (1) No Color (1)
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chlolands

3 months ago · Combination Skin
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The BEST powder I've ever owned. Looks incredible on, makes makeup last without being too fake.

Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 44 ingredients

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