Kosas Cloud Set Loose Powder - Translucent Candy Versus Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder - 1.1 Light Vanilla
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Cloud Set Loose Powder 17 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder 16 ingredients
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Kosas Cloud Set Loose Powder 17 ingredients
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBoron Nitride
AbsorbentHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about MicaSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolPentylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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