Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder - Light Versus Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder - 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 and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder 28 ingredients
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder 22 ingredients
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Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder 28 ingredients
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantMica, 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
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hectorite
AbsorbentOctyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningZeolite
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Zea Mays Starch, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hectorite, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Zeolite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about MicaDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis 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.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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