NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette Versus Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder - Medium
Updated on April 05, 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
NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette 16 ingredients
Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder 18 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette 16 ingredients
Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Contour Powder 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ptfe
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TalcPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 GlycolMica 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.
Learn more about MicaCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77891This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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