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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Superstay 24H Hybrid Powder Foundation 03 versus Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige .

Last updated on April 07, 2024. Published on April 24, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Foundation American Brand United States

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

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Drying
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Superstay 24H Hybrid Powder Foundation 03 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc 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.

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Maybelline Superstay 24H Hybrid Powder Foundation 03 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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.

Maybelline Superstay 24H Hybrid Powder Foundation 03 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. 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.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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Maybelline Superstay 24H Hybrid Powder Foundation 03 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

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27% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
65% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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