What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Methylparaben
Preservative
Methicone
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Seed Oil
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Perilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Talc
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Mica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Zinc Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Methylparaben, Methicone, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Water, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arbutin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Talc
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nylon-12
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethiconol Stearate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Talc, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Mica, CI 77492, Diisostearyl Malate, Triethylhexanoin, CI 77891, CI 77491, Dimethiconol Stearate, CI 77499, Synthetic Beeswax, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Methicone, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Amethyst Powder, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
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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 GlycolDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMethicone 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.
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 MicaSilica, 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 SilicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinWater. 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
