Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder - Dim Light Versus Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder - bababanana
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients
Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder 19 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients
Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder 19 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Octyldodecanol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecanol, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Diamond Powder, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Kaolin, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891
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 MicaSynthetic 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.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopitePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients
Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder 23 ingredients
Essence Brighten Up! Banana Powder 19 ingredients
✔️ non-comedogenic
❌ not fungal acne-safe
❌ doesn’t suit my skin color
does the job. can’t really give a good review on this since i can’t compare it to a ‘good’ powder, i don’t know if i’ve just never used a ‘good’ powder or if my technique is just bad
