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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Soluble Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Linolenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, CI 77492
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Starch, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, CI 77491, Ultramarines, CI 77007, CI 19140, CI 77499, CI 73360
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCI 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created CI 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is an emollient ester that mostly shows up in color cosmetics.
Functionally, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and a viscosity-increasing agent. This just means it helps soften skin while also thickening water-free formulas (like powders).
Despite being a "stearate", it has a lightweight, cushiony, and non-greasy slip.
This ingredient has shown no adverse effects in testing and is deemed safe in cosmetics at current use levels.
Typical concentrations range from 0.7-23%.
Because it is made of C-18 fatty acids (like stearic acid), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
