Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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 Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray 25 ingredients
NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Makeup Setting Mist 15 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingVp/Va Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isostearic Acid, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Vp/Va Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyimide-1
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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