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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light versus NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on September 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer American Brand United States
Contour American Brand United States

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

Contour

Contour helps accentuate features by creating the illusion of shadows.

Price

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Buy Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer

Starts at $10.00
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Starts at $21.80

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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 Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

NYX Cosmetics Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 8.

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 Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 3.

NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Isopropyl isodecanoate is a lipid created from isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid.

Isopropyl Isostearate is an emollient and leaves skin feeling soft. Emollients create a thin barrier that traps moisture underneath, hydrating the skin.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Isopropyl Isostearate

NYX Cosmetics Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 4.

NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.

The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.

This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

NYX Cosmetics Radiant Glow Vegan Matte Bronzer Light contains this as ingredient number 5.

NYX Cosmetics 3 Steps to Sculpt, Face Sculpting Palette Fair contains this as ingredient number 9.

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