What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingDicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 19140
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Nylon-12
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Magnesium Myristate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAminopropyl Triethoxysilane
SurfactantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Nylon-12, Silica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, CI 15985, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491, Ultramarines, CI 77007, CI 15850, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane, Titanium Dioxide, CI 73360
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.
This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.
It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.
Learn more about CI 15850Ci 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 MicaThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax
