Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Waterproof Translucent Pressed Setting Powder Versus NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientMagnesium Myristate
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Magnesium Myristate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, C13-15 Alkane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 77742, CI 15850, CI 77007, CI 19140
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Silicate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sea Water, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Magnesium Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
