Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair versus Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe contours. They have a total of 6 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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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette 16 ingredients
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette 16 ingredients
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette 16 ingredients
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector 19 ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Talc • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Dimethicone • Diisostearyl Malate • Mica • Lauroyl Lysine • Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Silica • Behenyl Behenate • Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Kaolin • Tocopherol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hydroxide • Lauryl Acrylate Crosspolymer • CI 77499
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 FluorphlogopiteNYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about TalcNYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 2.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 5.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about SilicaNYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 7.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 11.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 16.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector Light Medium contains this as ingredient number 23.
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NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette 16 ingredients
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector 19 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette 16 ingredients
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector 19 ingredients
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