Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder Medium

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Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder - Medium Versus Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum - Light Medium

Contour

Bronzer

American Brand

Updated on September 03, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder 18 ingredients

Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum 28 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder 18 ingredients

Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum 28 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

The Sculpting Contour Powder

Nylon-12

Talc

Mica

Phenyl Trimethicone

Polyethylene

Ptfe

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

CI 75470

CI 77007

CI 19140

Nylon-12, Talc, Mica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ptfe, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 75470, CI 77007, CI 19140

Softsculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient

1 / 2

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Hexyl Laurate

Silica

Hyaluronic Acid

Caffeine

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Emollient

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride

Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Boron Nitride

Absorbent

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Laurate

Emulsifying

1-2 / 1-2 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Tin Oxide

Mica

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77891

Iron Oxides

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

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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CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

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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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.