What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Soluble Collagen, CI 77891, CI 77007, CI 73360, CI 77492, CI 77491
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mineral Salts, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinThis 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 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 SilicaSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
