What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Bis-Carboxydecyl Dimethicone
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPolypropylene
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Undecylenic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Isododecane, Polyethylene, Bis-Carboxydecyl Dimethicone, C9-12 Alkane, Polypropylene, Quaternium-90 Sepiolite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Parfum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Undecylenic Acid, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Mica, Iron Oxides, Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake
Isododecane
EmollientGlyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate
C28-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientBis-Carboxydecyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Parfum
Masking
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Nylon-12
Volcanic Rock
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite
EmulsifyingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Undecylenic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Eugenol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, C28-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Synthetic Wax, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Bis-Carboxydecyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Parfum, Quaternium-90 Sepiolite, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Nylon-12, Volcanic Rock, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyethylene, Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Undecylenic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Linalool, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Eugenol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 45410, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Carboxydecyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
C9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMica 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 MicaParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
We don't have a description for Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite yet.
We don't have a description for Quaternium-90 Sepiolite yet.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUndecylenic Acid is an antifungal ingredient. It is a fatty acid. However, it is not as effective as newer fungal treatments.
There are mixed reports about how effective this ingredient is for treating Malassezia folliculitis. Most products containing this ingredient are formulated for other parts of the body, such as feet.
Surviving yeast can potentially feed off the fatty acid base of this ingredient, despite it being an antifungal treatment.
Learn more about Undecylenic AcidThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
