GRWM Cosmetics Powder Rush Loose Setting & Finishing Powder Ultra Blur Versus Colourette Third Base Invisible Setting Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Methicone
Emollient
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methicone, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceramide NP, CI 16035
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Magnesium Myristate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Kousou
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus, Kousou, Xanthan Gum, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyapatite, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
