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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent versus Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on June 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 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, fragrances or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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.

Price

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Buy Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder

Starts at $52.00
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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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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 Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium 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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Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 5.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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 Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 12.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
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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Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 15.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

12% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder 17 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients

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