What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentZinc Myristate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingMethylparaben
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantAlgin
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingTalc
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cellulose, Zinc Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Water, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Algin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Citrate, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77492
O-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialTalc
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingZinc Myristate
Squalane
EmollientSilica
Abrasive1,5-Pentanediol
SolventPolyacrylate-2
Methylparaben
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantPolydiethylsiloxane
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol, Talc, Mica, Triethylhexanoin, Zinc Myristate, Squalane, Silica, 1,5-Pentanediol, Polyacrylate-2, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Polydiethylsiloxane, CI 77492, CI 77491, Butylene Glycol, Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCi 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 77492Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSilica, 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 SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterWe don't have a description for Zinc Myristate yet.