jane iredale Amazing Matte Loose Finish Powder
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract, Ascorbyl palmitateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum 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?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Mica~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaOryza sativa starch~8.7–13.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideZinc stearate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus strobus bark extract~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractAscorbyl palmitate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIron oxides~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Mica, Oryza sativa starch, Titanium dioxide, Zinc stearate, Pinus strobus bark extract, Punica granatum extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Iron oxides
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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.
| jane iredaleAmazing Matte Loose Finish PowderYOUR PRODUCT | Derma ESun Protection Mineral Face Powder SPF 30 | Susan PosnickTinted Mineral SPF30 | MAXCLINICCatrin Natural 100 Sunkill RX SPF46 PA+++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $36.00 | $39.02+$3.02 | $52.03+$16.03 | $12.64−$23.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Zinc Oxide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 46 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"jane iredale - Amazing Matte Loose Finish Powder" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "jane iredale" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States, from 63.75A$ up to 85.00A$ in Australia and for 36.13£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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