Polite Society More Than A Pretty Powder Versus Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMagnesium Myristate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Myristate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Squalane
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCoconut Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77220, Magnesium Myristate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, Mica, Coconut Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77742, CI 77492
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for CI 77220 yet.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Myristate yet.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
