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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder versus Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer .

Published on July 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Setting Spray & Powder British Brand United Kingdom
Face Primer Brand

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.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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 E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 12.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 16.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 18.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 20.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

Learn more about Hexylene Glycol

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 21.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 22.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

9
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.

Revolution Beauty Translucent Hydra-Matte Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 23.

Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

15% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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