Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 02 Light

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Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder - 02 Light Versus Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder - Dim Light

Color Corrector

Setting Spray & Powder

French Brand France

American Brand United States

Updated on January 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 45 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Guerlain Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder 45 ingredients

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Météorites Compact Illuminating Powder

Talc

Abrasive

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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Polyethylene

Abrasive

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Zinc Stearate

Dimethicone

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Lauroyl Lysine

Caprylyl Glycol

Parfum

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Silica

Tin Oxide

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Benzyl Benzoate

Linalool

Benzyl Alcohol

Diamond Powder

Limonene

Amyl Cinnamal

Geraniol

BHT

Cinnamyl Alcohol

Tocopherol

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CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 15850

CI 15985

CI 19140

CI 42090

CI 45410

CI 73360

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CI 77000

CI 77007

CI 77163

CI 77288

CI 77289

CI 77510

CI 77742

Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Boron Nitride

Absorbent

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Octyldodecanol

Benzoic Acid

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Dehydroacetic Acid

Diamond Powder

Dimethicone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Laureth-7

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polyacrylamide

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Silica

Abrasive

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

Sorbic Acid

Preservative

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

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Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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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Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer yet.

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

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.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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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Diamond Powder

Abrasive

Diamond Powder is an exfoliant.