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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMethicone
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77492, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone, CI 77499, Ultramarines, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 73360
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolypropylene
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polypropylene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 45410, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, CI 19140, CI 77007, CI 77492, Cetearyl Alcohol, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491CI 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 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSynthetic 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 FluorphlogopiteTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
