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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light versus Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on October 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer Brand
Setting Spray & Powder French Brand France

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

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

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 16.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
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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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 23.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 35.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light contains this as ingredient number 27.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 39.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

7% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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