Make Up For Ever HD Skin Blurring & Perfecting Pressed Powder - 0.2 - Lavender Versus Melt Cosmetics Barely Alive Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Updated on September 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 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
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Ingredient Info
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Blurring & Perfecting Pressed Powder 15 ingredients
Melt Cosmetics Barely Alive Translucent Loose Setting Powder 13 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Blurring & Perfecting Pressed Powder 15 ingredients
Melt Cosmetics Barely Alive Translucent Loose Setting Powder 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Mica 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 MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.
It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and smoothness of textures. It also works as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc StearateIngredient Ratings
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