Mario Badescu Blemish Repairing Powder Versus Physician's Formula Natural Defense Setting The Tone Finishing Powder SPF 20 - Light
Updated on July 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Blemish Repairing Powder 10 ingredients
Physician's Formula Natural Defense Setting The Tone Finishing Powder SPF 20 22 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Mario Badescu Blemish Repairing Powder 10 ingredients
Physician's Formula Natural Defense Setting The Tone Finishing Powder SPF 20 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide 5%
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTricaprylin
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide 5%, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Tricaprylin, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc 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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Mario Badescu Blemish Repairing Powder 10 ingredients
Physician's Formula Natural Defense Setting The Tone Finishing Powder SPF 20 22 ingredients
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