What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Laurate
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Extract
AstringentAverrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract
HumectantRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantGeranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAlpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Talc, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Laurate, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Lauroyl Lysine, Bisabolol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ceramide NP, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Polyquaternium-61, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Mica, Iron Oxides
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Zinc Myristate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Iron Oxides
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cellulose, Zinc Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Tocopherol, Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Algin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxides
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 GlycolThis ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.
According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.
Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.
Learn more about Lauroyl LysineRosa Damascena Flower Extract is from the Damask rose. This ingredient has tonic and masking properties.
This ingredient has tonic properties; tonics are used to remove soap residue. As a masking ingredient, it is used to cover unpleasant smells from other ingredients.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTalc 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 TalcWater. 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 WaterThis 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.
The EU typically uses CI numbers for colorants when applicable, such as CI 77489. In the US, iron oxides are regulated as color additives and "iron oxides" is the most commonly used name in US cosmetic practice.
A 2021 paper looked at skincare formulations containing iron oxides and found that they reduced transmission of blue light when measured optically. In simple terms, the pigment particles helped block or scatter part of the visible light spectrum in lab testing and the authors suggest this could translate into better protection against blue-light-related skin effects.
There is also clinical and experimental research showing that tinted products containing iron oxides can reduce visible light-induced pigmentation:
Please note, whether a product reduces visible or blue light depends on things like:
In the EU's CosIng database, iron oxides are only listed as a colorant. CosIng groups ingredients by their main cosmetic role, such as colorant, preservative, or UV filter.
Though studies say iron oxides can "attenuate blue light", they're describing an optical property and not an officially recognized cosmetic function.
So CosIng isn’t contradicting the research. It’s just classifying iron oxides by what they officially are: pigments that add color.
Learn more about Iron Oxides
