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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, CI 77120, Silica, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Chlorphenesin
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Cellulose, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Kaolin, Boron Nitride, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Pentylene Glycol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77891, 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.
This 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 LysineSilica, 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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