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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish versus Milani Make it Last Charcoal Matte Setting Spray .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on January 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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

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 $7.84
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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

BHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Scar Healing

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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NYX Cosmetics Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish contains this as ingredient number 5.

Milani Make it Last Charcoal Matte Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

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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 Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish contains this as ingredient number 10.

Milani Make it Last Charcoal Matte Setting Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

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0% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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NYX Cosmetics Makeup Setting Spray 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews

Milani Make it Last Charcoal Matte Setting Spray 24 ingredients

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