Make Up For Ever Artist Sculpt Longwear Skin-Fusing Contour Powder - S450 Strong Ebony Versus Merythod Double Contour Stick - 02 Toffee Brown
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe contours. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Make Up For Ever Artist Sculpt Longwear Skin-Fusing Contour Powder 18 ingredients
Merythod Double Contour Stick 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Make Up For Ever Artist Sculpt Longwear Skin-Fusing Contour Powder 18 ingredients
Merythod Double Contour Stick 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
C20-24 Olefin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Polybutene
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, CI 77492, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77015, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77499, CI 77491, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Ozokerite, Silica, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about SilicaAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCi 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.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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