Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer - Light Level 2 Versus NYX Cosmetics Buttermelt Bronzer - 01 Butta Cup
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe bronzers. They have a total of 8 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer 33 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Buttermelt Bronzer 23 ingredients
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Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer 33 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Buttermelt Bronzer 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Squalane
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77007, CI 19140, CI 15850
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Mica, Talc, CI 77891, CI 77492, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, CI 77491, CI 77499, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Mica 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 MicaTocopherol (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 TocopherolEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 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 77891Ci 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 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ingredient Ratings
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