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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light versus Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on June 25, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Eyebrow American Brand United States

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.

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

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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

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mica • Talc • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Polysorbate 20 • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Yeast Extract • Lauroyl Lysine • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 75470 • CI 77289 • CI 77288 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77007 • CI 15850 • CI 19140 • CI 15985

Talc • Mica • Nylon-12 • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Magnesium Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Lauroyl Lysine • CI 42090 • CI 77007 • CI 77163 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77510 • CI 77742 • CI 77891

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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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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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 3.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 10.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 14.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 15.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 16.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 17.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 18.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 19.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 21.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 22.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 23.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 25.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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.

Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder Light contains this as ingredient number 26.

Benefit Cosmetics Foolproof Brow Powder 01 Light contains this as ingredient number 11.

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7% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
5% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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