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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 versus Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder .

Last updated on November 04, 2023. Published on February 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both highlighters. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

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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

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 19.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 34.

3
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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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Synthetic 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.

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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 33.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Mesauda Milano Spotlight Illuminante Cotto Beamy 202 contains this as ingredient number 33.

Guerlain Météorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

12% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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