NARS Cosmetics Laguna Bronzing Powder Laguna 01

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NARS Cosmetics Laguna Bronzing Powder - Laguna 01 Versus Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush - Harmony (Matte)

Bronzer

Blush

French Brand France

American Brand United States

Updated on September 18, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

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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Ingredient Info

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NARS Cosmetics Laguna Bronzing Powder 15 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 36 ingredients

What's inside

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NARS Cosmetics Laguna Bronzing Powder 15 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Laguna Bronzing Powder

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Silica

Zinc Stearate

Dimethicone

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Emulsifying

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Emollient

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77007

Cosmetic Colorant

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Chlorphenesin, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77007

Powder Blush

Talc

Zinc Stearate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

3 / 3 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Silica

Abrasive

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Tin Oxide

Abrasive

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Phenoxyethanol

Mica

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77499

CI 77163

CI 42090

CI 77400

CI 75470

CI 77289

CI 77288

CI 77510

CI 77742

CI 15850

CI 45410

CI 73360

3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

CI 16035

CI 77007

CI 19140

CI 15985

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

CI 77007

Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

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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Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

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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Silica

Absorbent, Abrasive

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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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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.

Learn more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Zinc Stearate

Cosmetic Colorant

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.