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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette versus Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on July 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . 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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Highlighter American Brand United States
Foundation American Brand United States

Highlighter

Highlighters emulate the glow of light and help brighten features.

Foundation

A liquid, cream, or powder to help create an even complexion or cover blemishes.

Price

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Buy Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Starts at $25.00
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Buy Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Starts at $40.00

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

Benefits

Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Talc

NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.

NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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.

NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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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NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 7.

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.

NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.

Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 340 contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

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7% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette 15 ingredients

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filtr Soft Matte Powder Foundation 23 ingredients

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