What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Magnesium Myristate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Lactate
Hydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Silica, Mica, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Zinc Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Lactate, Hydroxyapatite, Water, CI 77891, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lauroyl Lysine, Saccharide Isomerate
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingEgg
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Isododecane
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 DimethiconeHydroxyapatite is an exfoliant. It can be good for oily skin.
This 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 LysineMica 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 MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, 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 Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid based emulsifier. It is made by combining stearic acid with L-glutamic acid and neutralizing it to a sodium salt.
As an emulsifier, it works mainly as an oil-in-water one and helps keep the oil and water in your formulas blended. It also contributes to a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
This ingredient is biodegradable and commonly available in natural/COSMOS-certified grades.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThis ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
Itβs a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
