L'Oreal Hydra Perfecte Loose Powder - 917 Light Versus Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder - Translucent
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Hydra Perfecte Loose Powder 28 ingredients
Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Hydra Perfecte Loose Powder 28 ingredients
Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Nylon-12
Ptfe
Acrylates Copolymer
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantBoron Nitride
AbsorbentParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12, Ptfe, Acrylates Copolymer, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Lauroyl Lysine, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Eugenol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Mica, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77120, CI 77891
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
C13-15 Alkane
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica 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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L'Oreal Hydra Perfecte Loose Powder 28 ingredients
Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
