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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer versus Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on April 13, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder French Brand France

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

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.

Price

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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

BHA
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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.

Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dior Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-no-powder High Perfection contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

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10% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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