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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 versus Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on December 15, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation French Brand France
Setting Spray & Powder British Brand United Kingdom

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

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.

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.

The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.

This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

Learn more about CI 77891

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation Cool Alabaster 1R02 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 2 Medium contains this as ingredient number 25.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
77% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Make Up For Ever HD Skin Powder Foundation 19 ingredients

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder 26 ingredients

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