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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 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 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

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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

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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

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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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: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.

Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

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Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
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.

Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 Ultra Blur Translucent Lose Setting Powder Translucent contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

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12% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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