What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Myristate
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Dimethicone
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Petrolatum, Silica, Zinc Myristate, Diisostearyl Malate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydroxyapatite, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 73360, CI 19140, CI 77007
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingArnebia Euchroma Root Extract
AntimicrobialNephrite Powder
Abrasive
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pearl Powder
Kaolin
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Arnebia Euchroma Root Extract, Nephrite Powder, Silk Powder, Butylene Glycol, Pearl Powder, Kaolin, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbic Acid, CI 77742, CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSilica, 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 SilicaTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
