What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Undecane
EmollientNylon-12
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyurethane-79
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, C15-19 Alkane, Polyethylene, Silica, Undecane, Nylon-12, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Calcium Silicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Magnesium Myristate, Trimyristin, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyurethane-79, CI 77891, CI 77007, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Zinc Stearate, CI 77163
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 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.
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 MicaNylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Phenoxyethanol 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 SilicaTocopherol 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.
Learn more about Tocopherol
