Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder versus Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff .
Published on September 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both setting spray & powders. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances
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.
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff 19 ingredients
Talc • Magnesium Myristate • Nylon-12 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Zea Mays Starch • Methicone • Lauroyl Lysine • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Methylparaben • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Propylparaben • Butylparaben • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 77007
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Ingredients Explained
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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 TalcSephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 1.
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-12Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TriglycerideSephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 PalmitateSephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 5.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 StarchSephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 10.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 11.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 19.
Methicone is a type of silicone.
Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder contains this as ingredient number 15.
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff 19 ingredients
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Sephora Collection Translucent Loose Setting Powder 18 ingredients
Laura Mercier Set for Perfection Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Puff 19 ingredients
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