Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Translucent Versus Wet n Wild Photofocus Loose Power - Translucent
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Wet n Wild Photofocus Loose Power 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Wet n Wild Photofocus Loose Power 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Nylon-12
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zea Mays Starch, Methicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77007
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TalcNylon-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-12Zea 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 StarchThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients
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