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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder versus Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on September 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free setting spray & powders. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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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Buy Soft Focus Finishing Powder

Starts at $36.00
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Starts at $48.00

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (5)
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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: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

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Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Ilia Soft Focus Finishing Powder 11 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients

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