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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna versus Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on April 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both bronzers. 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer French Brand France
Bronzer British Brand United Kingdom

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Price

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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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 2.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
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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NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 5.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 6.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.

According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.

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NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 7.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 16.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
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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NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 17.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

7
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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NARS Cosmetics Bronzing Powder Laguna contains this as ingredient number 18.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Duo Light/Medium contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

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18% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
76% are disliked or very disliked
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