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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Shine Control Powder versus Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder .

Last updated on October 08, 2023. Published on December 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Setting Spray & Powder American Brand United States
Setting Spray & Powder French Brand France

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.

Price

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Starts at $13.36
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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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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.

Neutrogena Shine Control Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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Neutrogena Shine Control Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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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Neutrogena Shine Control Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Neutrogena Shine Control Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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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Neutrogena Shine Control Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

19% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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