Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Bronze Coconut Perfect Tan Versus Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCoumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantC9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Panthenyl Triacetate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Farnesyl Acetate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Bisabolol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Hexylene Glycol, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Farnesyl Acetate, Farnesol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 75470, CI 77007, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 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.
Hexylene Glycol is a multitasker ingredient that works as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, viscosity reducer, and preservative booster.
It is able to dissolve both water and oil-soluble ingredients to stabilize tricky actives and make products spread more easily.
As a humectant, it pulls water into the skin. But it's a pretty minor moisturizing ingredient compared to other humectants, like glycerin.
Interestingly, it can act as a mild penetration enhancer. One in vitro study on human skin found a 12% concentration upped the absorption of mometasone furoate (a medicinal ingredient used to treat inflammatory skin conditions) up to 7%.
This ingredient is typically used at levels of 0.1-10% depending on the role it's playing.
A patch test study on eczema patients didn't find a significant increase in irritation versus the control group, but the potential for irritation rises at higher concentrations.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Talc 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 TalcZinc 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 Stearate
