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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent versus Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish .

Last updated on October 20, 2023. Published on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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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Buy Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder

Starts at $34.00
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Starts at $31.89

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 C
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 1.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

Learn more about Nylon-12

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 4.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 5.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 6.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

Learn more about Zea Mays Starch

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 7.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
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.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 8.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
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

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 9.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

Learn more about Lauroyl Lysine

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 10.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 11.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 13.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 12.

12
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 15.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 11.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder Universal Translucent contains this as ingredient number 17.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow Finish contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

12% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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One/Size by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder 17 ingredients

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 20 ingredients

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