What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Myristate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isoceteth-25
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-10
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Squalane, Hdi/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isocetyl Myristate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10, Water, CI 77120, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Zinc Oxide
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Alumina
Abrasive
Zinc Laurate
Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alumina, Zinc Laurate, Methicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, 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.
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 HydroxideBoron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.
This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.
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.
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 DimethiconeHydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
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 SilicaThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Synthetic 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 (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 Tocopherol
