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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish versus Douglas Highlighting Powder .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on March 31, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Setting Spray & Powder

Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 2.

Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 14.

Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
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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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 17.

Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
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.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 19.

Douglas Highlighting Powder contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

15% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients

3.0 /5
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Douglas Highlighting Powder 22 ingredients

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