SHEGLAM Insta-Ready Versus Carslan Soft Focus Make-Up Powder - 02 Translucent for Oily Skin
Updated on August 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free setting spray & powders. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
SHEGLAM Insta-Ready 24 ingredients
Carslan Soft Focus Make-Up Powder 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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SHEGLAM Insta-Ready 24 ingredients
Carslan Soft Focus Make-Up Powder 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Nylon-12
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77491, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Stearate, CI 77492, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Silica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mica, Polydiethylsiloxane, Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl Acetyl Glutamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isododecane, Isohexadecane
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 LysineAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateIngredient Ratings
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