What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 45410
Water
Skin ConditioningC26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Tridecyl Salicylate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 16035, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, Allantoin, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Phenylpropanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77499, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Silica, 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 SilicaThis 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
