What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Polybutylene Terephthalate
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Ethylene/Va Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyethylene Terephthalate
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polypropylene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane
EmollientNylon-12
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Myristate
Polybutene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyurethane-11
CI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningPolybutylene Terephthalate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77891, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polypropylene, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, CI 75470, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 77510, CI 15985, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Aluminum Distearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyurethane-11, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 77000, Water
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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.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
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 Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateCi 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 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeMagnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
Mica 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 SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane
