One/Size by Patrick Starrr Bouclé Silk Airbrushed Talc-Free Finishing Powder Versus Morphe Cloudlight Soft Glow Veil Finishing Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is an emollient ester that mostly shows up in color cosmetics.
Functionally, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and a viscosity-increasing agent. This just means it helps soften skin while also thickening water-free formulas (like powders).
Despite being a "stearate", it has a lightweight, cushiony, and non-greasy slip.
This ingredient has shown no adverse effects in testing and is deemed safe in cosmetics at current use levels.
Typical concentrations range from 0.7-23%.
Because it is made of C-18 fatty acids (like stearic acid), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
