Etude House White Charcoal Mattifying MakeUp Setting Spray
Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed extract, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Binchotan White Charcoal helps minimize the appearance of pores while balancing moisture levels for a shine-free complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed extract, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolKaolin~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCharcoal powder~2.2–3.3%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.4%
Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinArginine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Kaolin, Charcoal powder, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Acrylates copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Arginine, Sodium polyacrylate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Etude HouseWhite Charcoal Mattifying MakeUp Setting SprayYOUR PRODUCT | M.A.C CosmeticsPrep + Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray – Pearlescent Finish | ShiseidoD Program Allerbarrier Mist N | Some By MiDiamond Brightening Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask 25g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $19.00 | $1.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Dimethicone | Alanine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Etude House - White Charcoal Mattifying MakeUp Setting Spray" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Etude House" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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