Sea Makeup Lock It Matte Acne Setting Spray Versus Silkygirl Makeup Setting Spray
Updated on April 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sea Makeup Lock It Matte Acne Setting Spray 30 ingredients
Silkygirl Makeup Setting Spray 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sea Makeup Lock It Matte Acne Setting Spray 30 ingredients
Silkygirl Makeup Setting Spray 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Polyurethane-35
Vp/Va Copolymer
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMethylparaben
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Polyurethane-35, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Succinic Acid, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyapatite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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