Too Faced Born This Way Soft Blur Flexible Finish Setting Powder - Light Versus Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Pressed Powder - 01 White
Updated on January 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free setting spray & powders. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Too Faced Born This Way Soft Blur Flexible Finish Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Pressed Powder 15 ingredients
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Too Faced Born This Way Soft Blur Flexible Finish Setting Powder 20 ingredients
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Pressed Powder 15 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Diisostearyl Malate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Zinc Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSilica 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 SilicaZinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
Learn more about Zinc StearateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeSodium 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 HyaluronateThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
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