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KIKO Milano Invisible Touch Face Fixing Powder Versus NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder - Light

Setting Spray & Powder
Setting Spray & Powder
Italian Brand Italy
American Brand United States

Updated on December 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for oily skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.

As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.

This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.

One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1

Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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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.

When to use

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
20 Routines
95% use in am
5% use in pm
90% use every day

Reviews

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KIKO Milano Invisible Touch Face Fixing Powder 5 ingredients

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NYX Cosmetics Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Matte (2) Full Coverage (1) Good Color (1)
shoppingaddict's avatar

shoppingaddict

1 year ago
Review

so far so good wish there were a biger range of colors

#matte
#natural
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Charlotte James

3 days ago
Review

Fungal acne safe, good for oily skin, and they have discontinued it im so upset. I can’t find any other powder that’s this good and cheap

#long-lasting
#full coverage
#matte
#good color