Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Versus Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauryl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Iron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauryl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Behenyl Beeswax
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Stearyl Beeswax
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Cera
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 77510, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Talc, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Behenyl Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Ozokerite, Polyethylene, Stearyl Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Parfum, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateMica 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 MicaSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Dehydroacetate is a synthetic preservative and sodium salt form of dehydroacetic acid. It stops bacteria, mold, and yeast from growing in your products at low concentrations.
Clinical testing found it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-photosensitizing. It's also not significantly absorbed through skin.
There are a very small number of reported cases of contact dermatitis in cases linked to wound-care creams used over compromised skin (rather than skincare).
Overall, this is a well-studied and low-risk preservative just doing its job.
Typical concentrations run up to 0.6%, which is also the maximum amount permitted under both EU CosIng regulations and US FDA guidelines.
Learn more about Sodium DehydroacetateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
