What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauryl PCA
HumectantEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIsodecyl Isononanoate, Polyethylene, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ozokerite, Squalane, Ceresin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecanol, Phytosteryl Isostearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Lecithin, Synthetic Beeswax, Alumina, Lauryl PCA, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Oryzanol, Tin Oxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77742, CI 77510, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 77163, CI 75470
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Polybutene
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Alumina
Abrasive
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, CI 77492, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77499, CI 77491, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Ozokerite, Silica, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Alumina, Dehydroacetic Acid, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaThis ingredient is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent derived from adipic acid and a mixture of fatty acids. It is often called a lanolin substitute.
As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Due to its fatty acid base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 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 77891Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMica 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 MicaOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, 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
