What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
No benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 12.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 22.5%
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingIron Oxides
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide 12.5%, Zinc Oxide 22.5%, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Tridecyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Silica, Isodecyl Salicylate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Isoceteth-10, Iron Oxides, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerWe don't have a description for Isoceteth-10 yet.
Methicone 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.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica, 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 Silica
