What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Nylon-12
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Zinc Myristate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysilicone-11
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, CI 19140, CI 75470, CI 77007, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingPolyethylene Terephthalate
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyurethane-11
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Magnesium Myristate
Acrylates Copolymer
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Mica, Dimethiconol, Magnesium Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Water, Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbic Acid, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer 338, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polylactic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyurethane-11, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Synthetic Wax, Magnesium Myristate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 77000, CI 42090
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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.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis 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.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, 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 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.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
Learn more about Zinc StearateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
