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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light versus Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette .

Last updated on January 31, 2024. Published on April 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both bronzers. They have a total of 12 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, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer French Brand France
Bronzer German Brand Germany

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Price

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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 (4)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

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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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 3.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 5.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 7.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 9.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 16.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 20.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 22.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 23.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 24.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 25.

Essence Bronze YOUR WAY Bronzing Palette contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

11% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
30% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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