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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist versus Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray .

Last updated on July 20, 2023. Published on November 15, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder British Brand United Kingdom

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.

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.

Price

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Starts at $18.00
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Starts at $23.00

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

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene 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 help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 6.

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.

Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 7.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.

The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.

Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 14.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Pistacia Lentiscus Gum.

Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 15.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 16.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 20.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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 Glycerin

Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist contains this as ingredient number 21.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

32% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ilia Blue Light Protect + Set Mist 28 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Full Coverage (1) Long Lasting (1) Natural (1) Satin (1)
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MichelleR

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Field tested in the rain. Makeup never moved. TEN STARS!

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Butter

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Overpriced, average. I didn't really see a difference in the lasting power of my makeup and it's heavily perfumed. It didn't irritate my skin but...

Overpriced, average. I didn't really see a difference in the lasting power of my makeup and it's heavily perfumed. It didn't irritate my skin but it was a little overwhelming. So expensive for perfumed water.

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