Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Brush SPF 30 - Translucent Versus Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder - Beige
Updated on December 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Brush SPF 30 19 ingredients
Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Brush SPF 30 19 ingredients
Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Pressed Powder 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum, Maris Sal, Ceramide NP, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 SilicaZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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