Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish versus Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on August 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
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.
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.
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Ingredient Info
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Talc • Mica • Magnesium Myristate • Nylon-12 • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Zea Mays Starch • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Lauroyl Lysine • Methicone • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007
Talc • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Nylon-12 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Zea Mays Starch • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Sorbic Acid • Polymethyl Methacrylate • CI 77007 • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Methicone • Water • Kaolin • Sodium Sulfate
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about TalcLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.
Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.
Methicone is a type of silicone.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 7.
This 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.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about CI 77491Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 77492Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 14.
This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.
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