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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl versus Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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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

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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

AHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 8.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning

Honokiol is an antioxidant.

W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder Pearl contains this as ingredient number 20.

Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder Comfy contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

50% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder 20 ingredients

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Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Talc-Free Vegan Powder 29 ingredients

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Buildable (1) Natural (1)
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sillybilly

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

very good for dry skin! super light and doesn't separate makeup underneath it

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