What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Polysilicone-2
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Lauroyl Lysine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Silica, Polysilicone-2, Chlorphenesin, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850, CI 77891
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Methicone Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Protecting
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Dimethiconyl Silicate
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantBarium Sulfate
Cosmetic Colorant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsotridecyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Dextrin Palmitate, Methicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethiconyl Silicate, CI 15985, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Silica, CI 45380, CI 77492, Barium Sulfate, Potassium Hydroxide
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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.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Mica 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 MicaSilica, 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 SilicaSorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThis ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
It’s a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
