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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder versus Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on January 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

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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.

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 7.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 9.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Nam Cosmetics Talc Free Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 15.

Nam Cosmetics Mineral Masterpiece Powder contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

19% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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